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US Tightens Immigration Screening After Major Vetting Gaps Exposed

To address these issues, USCIS has placed certain categories of applications on hold, including asylum requests, diversity visa adjustment cases, and benefit applications linked to high-risk countries. The agency has…

Admin March 31, 2026

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Canada Raises Citizenship & PR Fees from 2026, Costs Go Up Across Immigration Streams

Canada is set to increase immigration-related costs, with higher citizenship application fees already in effect from March 31, 2026, and a broader hike in permanent residence (PR) application charges scheduled…

Admin March 31, 2026

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NRI Miscalculates India Living Costs, Faces Reality Check

For many Indians working abroad, returning home is often seen as a financially comfortable move, based on the belief that living costs in India are still far lower than in…

Admin March 30, 2026

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US Visitor Visa Delays Reach 9 Months in India

Indian travellers planning a visit to the United States are currently facing significant delays in securing visitor visa appointments, with wait times stretching up to nine months in some cities,…

Admin March 30, 2026

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Saudi Arabia Offers Visa Relief Amid Travel Disruptions

Saudi Arabia has introduced a temporary relief measure for travellers and residents whose visas expired due to recent regional disruptions. The move offers a flexible window for affected individuals to…

Admin March 28, 2026

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American Dream Fades as Indians Rethink US Plans

For decades, the United States was seen as the ultimate dream destination for Indian students and professionals. An American degree, a job in Silicon Valley, and a future built on…

Admin March 28, 2026

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Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days

Thailand is planning to revise its visa-free entry policy by reducing the permitted stay for travellers from select countries from 60 days to 30 days, as part of efforts to…

Admin March 27, 2026

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US Expands Visa Screening to Social Media Checks

The U.S. State Department has announced a significant expansion of its visa screening process, set to take effect from March 30. Under the new rules, applicants’ social media activity and…

Admin March 27, 2026

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US Proposes Higher Wages for H-1B Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new rules to significantly raise wages for foreign workers under the H-1B and other visa programmes, aiming to bring their pay in line…

Admin March 27, 2026

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H-1B Visa Registrations Drop Sharply for 2027

H-1B visa registrations for fiscal year 2027 have seen a sharp decline, with filings estimated to be down by 30 to 50 percent compared to last year. The drop comes…

Admin March 26, 2026

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Australia Imposes Travel Curbs on Iranian Visitors

Australia has announced a temporary restriction on the entry of certain Iranian nationals, effective March 26, 2026, as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. The six-month measure is aimed…

Admin March 26, 2026

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More Indian Students Returning Home Early from Abroad

Studying abroad has traditionally been seen as a gateway to global exposure and better career prospects. However, a growing number of Indian students are returning home sooner than expected, as…

Admin March 25, 2026