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Sonali

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Sonali is a journalist and Senior Sub Editor at Business Today, leading the NRI and Education sections with a keen focus on visas and global mobility trends. She delivers accessible, actionable stories on visa reforms, travel opportunities, and the e...

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US student visa rules may get stricter: What the Duration of Status change means for Indians

From PhD delays to OPT uncertainty: How new US visa rules may force Indian students to rethink study abroad plans

by Sonali |Aug 25, 2026

A proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule seeks to replace this system with fixed admission periods, potentially limiting the stay of international students to a maximum of four years

US September visa bulletin

US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Family green card dates jump, but Indian EB-1 applicants face fresh risk

by Sonali |Aug 24, 2026

September’s bulletin is also the final bulletin of fiscal year 2026, which ends on September 30. The State Department said cutoff dates have “generally held steady from August 2026, with no forward mo...

‘We still like to get pushed around’: Viral airport wheelchair photo raises questions over misuse and access (X/@techbrahh)

‘80 years of independence, and yet...’: Viral photo of long queue of Indians in airport wheelchairs sparks debate

by Sonali |Aug 21, 2026

A viral photo showing a long queue of Indians in airport wheelchairs has sparked debate about the genuine need versus misuse of free wheelchair assistance on India-bound flights

Biden's 2022 public charge rule reversed: What the September 18 change means for Indian applicants

Indian Green Card applicants to face tougher test soon: USCIS scraps Biden-era public charge rules from Sept 18 

by Sonali |Aug 19, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security announced the final rule on July 16, with formal publication in the Federal Register on July 20

Indian students on F-1 visas alert: USCIS will only accept new form versions from September 15

Indian H-1B, F-1 visa applicants alert! US immigration authority to reject these forms from September 15

by Sonali |Aug 17, 2026

The changes have been made to align with a recently finalised USCIS rule that establishes fixed periods of admission and a new extension-of-stay procedure specifically for nonimmigrant academic studen...

New Zealand visa update: Old application system to close for most visitor visas from 2026

New Zealand visitor visa rules change: Most applications to move online starting September; Check dates, more details

by Sonali |Aug 14, 2026

The move is part of INZ’s broader plan to shift visa services to a single digital platform and streamline the application process for both applicants and immigration officials

From Dropbox limits to higher fees: How Indians can renew their US B1/B2 visa in 2026

US B1/B2 visa renewal for Indians in 2026: New rules, fees and interview checks with tougher procedure explained

by Sonali |Aug 6, 2026

The process depends on the applicant’s previous visa history, whether the old visa was issued without complications and whether there have been any violations of US immigration rules

Canada study permits get stricter: Why Indian students must rethink financial planning

Canada overhauls study permit rules: Financial checks tightened; What Indian students should know, documents needed

by Sonali |Aug 5, 2026

Canada’s immigration authorities have tightened scrutiny of financial documents submitted by international students, asking visa officers to look beyond the amount of money shown and examine where tho...

US visa applicants from 50 countries may need $20,000 bond as Washington tightens entry rules

US tightens visa rules with $20,000 bond requirement mandatory for 50 nations; What Indian travellers need to know

by Sonali |Aug 3, 2026

The US State Department is turning the pilot initiative into a permanent rule after a review found that the measure helped reduce visa overstays

Scorpio, Pisces or Virgo? These zodiac signs dominate India’s most successful women leaders

If you are a Scorpio woman, chances are you are among India’s top female leaders; these signs follow

by Sonali |Jul 31, 2026

Scorpio leads the list with 12 representatives, accounting for 13% of all honourees. The sign retained its position as the most common zodiac among India’s leading women