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Updated : May 18, 2025

Best places to relocate in 2025: These nations offer unmatched opportunities on a work visa. Check details

For those looking to truly root themselves in a new culture, working locally offers a deeper, more integrated experience. That journey, however, begins with navigating work visas — and some countries are making that path surprisingly smooth.

Even legal immigrants now face risk of deportation, visa revocation

Updated : May 17, 2025

'Permanent travel ban to US if...': US Embassy in India issues stern deportation warning; Points for Indian travellers

The warning comes as the Trump administration continues to tighten enforcement measures amid falling approval ratings and recent budget cuts

Citizenship through reality TV? Homeland Security reviewing ‘The American’ show pitch (AI generated image)

Updated : May 17, 2025

Squid game for US visas: DHS pitches for reality show where immigrants will compete for US citizenship

Titled "The American", the show has been proposed by reality TV producer Rob Worsoff, who says it is meant to celebrate what it means to be an American

Indian netizens to US citizen Rohit Joy: “Change your name if you hate H-1B Indians” (x/@rohitjoycpa)

Updated : May 17, 2025

'H-1B visa holders should be sent back...': Indian origin US man wants visa program to end, X post triggers netizens

X user, Rohit Joy, made the statement while replying to Congressman Dr Rich McCormick on X, opposing a recent bipartisan push to modernise the H-1B renewal process

9 Turkey alternatives Indians are choosing in 2025

Updated : May 16, 2025

Decided to boycott Turkey? Here are 9 easy visa destinations for Indian travellers to explore this summer

Several leading travel platforms have confirmed a significant decline in demand for both destinations, and travellers are now exploring vacation spots with comparable appeal, lower political risk, and similar budgets

US visa denied despite $116k budget; Reddit says one honest answer cost Delhi student

Updated : May 16, 2025

US visa denied despite $116k budget; One honest answer costs Delhi student his visa- Reddit analyses what went wrong

The student was accepted into CUNY Baruch College for a Master’s in Finance, and appeared for his visa interview at the US Consulate in New Delhi at 8:30 AM

The decline comes in the second year of USCIS's revised lottery system, which gives each individual equal odds of selection

Updated : May 15, 2025

Path to US visa now tougher for Indians? H-1B visa registrations hit 4-year low due to stricter lottery rules

The decline comes in the second year of USCIS's revised lottery system, which gives each individual equal odds of selection, regardless of how many times they are registered by different employers

UAE had introduced 10-Year blue visa for environmental contributors in February

Updated : May 15, 2025

UAE Blue visa: Applications now open for 10-year residency program; Here's how Indians can apply

The multiple-entry visa comes with an initial validity of 180 days and is now available to applicants both inside and outside the country

Updated : May 14, 2025

US June visa bulletin 2025: Some relief for Indian green card hopefuls? No ease for EB categories; Details here

While the employee-based cut-offs have remained unchanged, a few filing deadlines in the family-based categories have been adjusted, most notably in the India chargeability area

This draw follows the previous PNP-specific round on April 28, 2025, when 421 candidates were invited, with the lowest score set at 727

Updated : May 14, 2025

CRS drops to 706 as Canada invites 511 candidates in latest PNP Express Entry draw

This draw follows the previous PNP-specific round on April 28, 2025, when 421 candidates were invited, with the lowest score set at 727

The spending is now expected to fall by 22.5 per cent, from $181 billion in 2024 to less than $169 billion, as per the Economic Impact Research report by W.T.T.C

Updated : May 14, 2025

$12.5 bn blow to US tourism! Lesser international travellers now interested as Trump-era visa policies scare them off

The spending on tourism is now expected to fall by 22.5 per cent, from $181 billion in 2024 to less than $169 billion, as per the Economic Impact Research report by W.T.T.C

She warned that without redefining what it means to be British and fostering a collective national identity, Starmer risks turning the UK into an “island of strangers.”

Updated : May 13, 2025

‘I have earned my right to be here’: Indian professor hits out at Keir Starmer’s UK migration plan

Starmer’s proposals come amid soaring political pressure over migration, with net figures nearing one million between 2019 and 2023—a figure he called “chaos” in a post outlining the reforms.

India’s e-passport debut: What you need to know about the secure, tech-driven upgrade

Updated : May 13, 2025

India rolls out e-passports with enhanced security in these cities; This is how you get yours

The e-passport combines traditional paper documentation with a secure, electronic chip that holds personal and biometric data

Updated : May 13, 2025

Planning a trip to Thailand? Here’s everything you need to know about the new visa rules

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory for all travellers from May 1, 2025, and must be submitted at least three days before arrival.

From care worker visas to citizenship: Key changes in UK’s new immigration plan

Updated : May 13, 2025

UK immigration overhaul: Skilled workers fast-tracked, care worker visas halted; Check new rules

The new policies, set to be unveiled in the upcoming Immigration White Paper, reflect a strong stance by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government on tightening immigration standards and prioritising skilled workers

The new rules, which aim to curb net migration, come after the UK's immigration figures hit a record high in 2023.

Updated : May 12, 2025

UK’s new immigration rules: 10-year wait for citizenship and stricter requirements for foreign workers

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), made his stance clear: "If you want to live in the UK, you should speak English. That’s common sense."

Vietnam’s golden visa unlocks new doors for Indian

Updated : May 8, 2025

Vietnam to bring in 10-year golden visa to woo Indian investors, tourists: Details here

The move is part of the country's broader strategy to transition from a short-stay travel hotspot into a sustainable hub for international business, culture, and collaboration in Southeast Asia

Work permit from India still takes 18 weeks; study visa time unchanged at 8 weeks

Updated : May 8, 2025

Canada visa: New wait times for Indian student, visitor visas, PR processing time- Details here

As of May 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its wait-time estimates, an essential tool for those planning to study, work, or settle in the country

UK visa restrictions likely under new plan

Updated : May 7, 2025

UK to crack down on study, work visas for citizens from these nations over asylum misuse; Is India safe?

The development comes amid record-high asylum figures in the UK. In 2024, 108,138 people applied for asylum, marking an 18% increase over 2023

India ranks 81st in passport strength; here are 58 countries you can enter visa-free

Updated : May 6, 2025

Indians can now travel to these 58 countries without a visa- Check full list here

According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India now ranks 81st, down from 80th in 2024, limiting hassle-free entry to just 58 countries

US Embassy unlocks visa wave: Thousands of student appointments now live across India

Updated : May 6, 2025

Good news for Indian students! Thousands of US visa slots open across Mission India

The US Embassy in India on Monday said “thousands of student visa appointments” are currently open across its Mission.

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Best places to relocate in 2025: These nations offer unmatched opportunities on a work visa. Check details

'Permanent travel ban to US if...': US Embassy in India issues stern deportation warning; Points for Indian travellers

Squid game for US visas: DHS pitches for reality show where immigrants will compete for US citizenship

'H-1B visa holders should be sent back...': Indian origin US man wants visa program to end, X post triggers netizens

Decided to boycott Turkey? Here are 9 easy visa destinations for Indian travellers to explore this summer

US visa denied despite $116k budget; One honest answer costs Delhi student his visa- Reddit analyses what went wrong

Path to US visa now tougher for Indians? H-1B visa registrations hit 4-year low due to stricter lottery rules

UAE Blue visa: Applications now open for 10-year residency program; Here's how Indians can apply

US June visa bulletin 2025: Some relief for Indian green card hopefuls? No ease for EB categories; Details here

CRS drops to 706 as Canada invites 511 candidates in latest PNP Express Entry draw

$12.5 bn blow to US tourism! Lesser international travellers now interested as Trump-era visa policies scare them off

‘I have earned my right to be here’: Indian professor hits out at Keir Starmer’s UK migration plan

India rolls out e-passports with enhanced security in these cities; This is how you get yours

Planning a trip to Thailand? Here’s everything you need to know about the new visa rules

UK immigration overhaul: Skilled workers fast-tracked, care worker visas halted; Check new rules

UK’s new immigration rules: 10-year wait for citizenship and stricter requirements for foreign workers

Vietnam to bring in 10-year golden visa to woo Indian investors, tourists: Details here

Canada visa: New wait times for Indian student, visitor visas, PR processing time- Details here

UK to crack down on study, work visas for citizens from these nations over asylum misuse; Is India safe?

Indians can now travel to these 58 countries without a visa- Check full list here

Good news for Indian students! Thousands of US visa slots open across Mission India

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