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Sonali

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 experiences of Indians abroad. Beyond the newsroom, Sonali is an avid singer and passionate food and travel enthusiast, often drawing inspiration from her journeys and culinary discoveries. Her work combines in-depth reporting with a love for exploring cultures, making h...

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January 2026 visa bulletin keeps India’s EB‑5 path open while religious workers face a hard deadline.

US January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Gains for EB Indian applicants but family green card queues stay frozen

by Sonali |Dec 18, 2025

With EB‑1, EB‑3, EB‑4 and EB‑5 all holding or building on late‑2025 momentum, the new bulletin quietly cements one of the strongest multi‑month stretches India has seen in recent years

EB-5 without day-one funding? What partial investments mean under USCIS rules

Pay $800K for EB-5 visa, but not all at once: How Indians can start with just $200K partial investments

by Sonali |Dec 17, 2025

In simple terms, a deferred or staggered EB-5 investment means the investor does not wire the full USD 800,000 to the new commercial enterprise ("NCE") on day one

Expanded US visa screening begins December 15, early H-1B cases sent to 221(g) review

New US social media vetting rolls out: What are the 221(g) slips given to H-1B applicants 

by Sonali |Dec 17, 2025

Early applicants for H-1B visas are already reporting delays, passport retention and temporary refusals under administrative review

Toronto and Vancouver host World Cup 2026, but Canada flags strict border checks for fans

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada playbook: Matches, visa, eTA requirements; All you need to know

by Sonali |Dec 17, 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a clear message to World Cup travellers: apply early, carry the right documents, and do not assume that a match ticket guarantees entry

Indian travellers drive winter travel boom in offbeat destinations

Indian winter travel shifts beyond favourites as Sri Lanka, Georgia see sharp growth

by Sonali |Dec 16, 2025

Several countries have seen sharp growth in interest compared to the winter travel period in 2024, signalling a broader diversification in where Indians are choosing to travel

New citizenship law takes effect as Canada addresses first-generation limit ruling  

Canada enacts new citizenship rules: Here's what changes for newborns, adopted; Impact on Indians

by Sonali |Dec 16, 2025

With Bill C-3 now in force, the reforms reshape who qualifies for citizenship and how ties to Canada are defined

US visa crackdown reshapes global talent flows as Europe and Gulf step up

Tighter US social media vetting pushes global talent toward Germany, Ireland, Singapore, UAE

by Sonali |Dec 15, 2025

A growing set of destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East are positioning themselves as more predictable, talent-friendly alternatives

BTMPW: Aabha Bakaya, session moderator, Gunjan Soni, Country MD, @YouTubeIndia, Geetika Mehta, MD, Nivea, Nandita Sinha, CEO, @myntra, Pushpa Bector, Senior ED, DLF, Dr Payal Kanodia, Chairperson, @M3MFoundation

BT Most Powerful Women: Women leaders redefine success, embracing change, empathy, AI to drive industries forward

by Sonali |Dec 12, 2025

Instead of focusing solely on the hurdles they've faced, the conversation by these women leaders shifted to their strengths and the strategies they've used to propel their companies forward

Here are some easy-visa destinations for spontaneous, short-notice trips

Top 10 easy visa destinations for Indian tourists this winter holiday season for last minute plans

by Sonali |Dec 10, 2025

Countries offering quick e-visas, visa-on-arrival (VoA), or digital travel authorisations are becoming preferred choices, cutting uncertainty and helping people finalise international trips on short n...

US Embassy in India has advised candidates to check their appointment dates for any rescheduling and arrive on that day. 

'Attention visa applicants...': US Embassy warns Indian visa applicants on 'rescheduled interviews'

by Sonali |Dec 10, 2025

The warning comes amid a series of stringent changes for US visa applicants across several categories.