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UK May Lower Family Visa Income Rule

The UK government is reviewing its family visa income threshold, often criticized as a “tax on love,” following mounting pressure from MPs, campaigners, and migration experts. The Home Office is…
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India Moves Citizens Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has moved several Indian students to safer locations within the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed…
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UK Student Visa Applications Surge in 2025

Despite recent cutbacks to post-study work benefits, the UK has witnessed a sharp increase in international student visa applications. Between January and May 2025, 76,400 international students applied for UK…
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US Cracks Down on EB-1A Visa Fraud

The U.S. government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent green card applications, with a particular focus on the EB-1A “extraordinary ability” visa category — long considered one of the most…
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Trump’s $5M Gold Card Sparks Immigration Debate

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly introduced Gold Card—an investment-based immigration initiative—is already making waves among immigration attorneys, investors, and critics of existing pathways like the EB-5 visa program. While…
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China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit for 55 Countries

China Broadens 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to Strengthen Global Connectivity In a strategic move to enhance international travel and stimulate economic engagement, China has officially expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit…
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CBI Busts ₹45 Lakh Visa Scam at French Embassy

An Indian national employed at the French Embassy in New Delhi has been implicated in a large-scale visa fraud scheme, primarily targeting individuals from Punjab. The Central Bureau of Investigation…
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Immigrant Narratives Spark Debate Amid LA Unrest

As Los Angeles grappled with days of unrest following violent protests, a controversial social media post ignited debate by drawing comparisons between immigrant communities. The post praised Indian immigrants for…
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Court Forces U.S. to Resume Harvard Student Visas

In compliance with a federal court order, the U.S. State Department has directed all embassies and consulates worldwide to resume processing student and exchange visitor visas for individuals affiliated with…