Rebuked by India, Vance admits he went too far with "indentured servants" rhetoricJD Vance faced backlash for comparing H-1B visa holders to indentured servants, prompting clarifications in his statements. He emphasized t...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
J-1 probe deals another blow to Indian researchers’ American DreamResearchers from India are increasingly deferring PhD admissions in the US due to uncertainty in funding. The J-1 visa probe creates concer...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
More US universities may face J-1 visa fraud probes, says Labor Department IG D'EspositoUS universities, including prestigious institutions, are under investigation for potential J-1 visa fraud and improper wage practices. Alle...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Microsoft president warns Trump's H-1B, green card crackdown could drive tech talent out of USSpeaking with POLITICO on the sidelines of the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, Smith raised concerns over the administration's ...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: ReportBritish universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the vi...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holdersIn a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work autho...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Cambodia transitions to electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitorsStarting this October, Cambodia will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers at its diplomatic missions. Application processes may diffe...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan tiesChina has announced sanctions against the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These measures are in res...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Green card move by Donald Trump government: Will it backfire for USA? Details hereDonald Trump government said it is suspending Microsoft and Adobe along with some of the largest IT firms in the world, including Cognizant...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
SIR row: Former Bengaluru Police chief, ex-BJP candidate seeks probe into Dhruv Rathee’s visa statusBhaskar Rao has requested the Union Home Ministry to verify Dhruv Rathee's citizenship and immigration status. This request follows Rathee'...
09 Oct, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
'Our message to Microsoft is...': JD Vance targets tech giant over fraud, abuse as US says Microsoft, Adobe sought 3 million foreign workersThe Trump administration has suspended major tech companies from applying for permanent residency for foreign workers. Various companies, i...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL among 8 IT firms suspended from US green card programmeThe US government's recent decision to suspend eight leading IT companies, including Microsoft, from green card applications for foreign wo...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: What is it? What does this mean for those seeking Microsoft jobs in USA?Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. Vice President JD Vance said Mic...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
US announces investigation into 9 universities, including Ivy League schools, over J-1 visasUS Labor Department has begun a proble into nine major universities over J-1 visas. US Vice President JD Vance said subpoenas had been serv...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Argentina citizenship by investment: $350,000 and $800,000 routes explainedArgentina is getting ready to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme by the end of 2026. This program allows foreign investors to o...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
New Zealand's wealthy visa investors are helping build a new cable car in QueenstownNew Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa programme could help finance a proposed NZ$265 million cable car in Queenstown, with approved fund ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST