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Australia halts entry for some Iranian visa holders under new migration rules
Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Australia blocks Iranian visitor visa holders: New curbs kick in March 26; Check who is exempt

The measure follows fast-tracked legislation passed earlier this month, allowing the government to temporarily suspend arrivals from selected countries

H-1B filings see steep fall: Revised rules reshape hiring and visa odds
Updated : Mar 25, 2026

H-1B visa registrations may fall in 2027: How fewer filings can benefit Indians, with higher chances for these firms

The drop in registrations is being linked to a more cautious approach by employers this year, according to a report

Australia’s new visa system cuts wait times: Key changes explained
Updated : Mar 24, 2026

New Australia visa rules from March 25: Faster approvals, reduced wait times, digital tracking added

The updated system is designed to offer clearer timelines and a more predictable application journey, particularly for international applicants, including those from India

New Zealand tweaks study-to-work visas: New 6-month visa, eligibility expanded
Updated : Mar 24, 2026

New Zealand introduces 6-month graduate visa: New post-study rules explained for Indians

The visa offers up to six months of open work rights, giving graduates time to find employment and transition, where possible, to an Accredited Employer Work Visa

US visa approvals fall sharply: India, China see steepest declines in 2025
Updated : Mar 23, 2026

India, China most impacted! US visa approvals fell sharply in 2025 by over 33% in work, student visa categories

Visa approvals for nationals from the two countries fell by about 84,000, largely due to reduced issuance of student, worker and family-related visas

Flights resume after 4 years: How Indians can apply for China visa and travel
Updated : Mar 22, 2026

Air China restarts direct Beijing-Delhi flights: Here’s how Indians can apply for a China visa

The move comes after flights between the two countries were suspended for over four years following the Covid-19 pandemic and the Galwan Valley clash in 2020

Italy’s digital visa push begins June 2026, online Schengen process replaces paperwork
Updated : Mar 20, 2026

Good news for Schengen visa applicants! Italy to introduce these visa changes soon

Under the new system, applicants for both short-stay (type C) and long-stay (type D) visas will use a single government-run portal

Trump expands visa bond rule: $15,000 required for visitors from 50 countries
Updated : Mar 19, 2026

US expands visa bond rule to 12 more countries: $15,000 fee for 50 nations; is India included? Full list here

A State Department official said the move significantly expands an existing visa bond programme, with 12 additional countries being added to a list that previously covered 38 nations, most of them in Africa

April Visa Bulletin 2026 signals real progress for India backlog as EB-2 moves nearly a year
Updated : Mar 18, 2026

US April Visa Bulletin 2026: Major advances in family, employment-based Green Card timelines for India; Details here

April visa bulletin 2026: Released by the US Department of State, the bulletin shows multiple shifts in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for India, with no retrogression recorded

Taj Mahal poster stars in DHS $2,600 self-deport ad
Updated : Mar 18, 2026

US DHS' new ‘self-deportation’ ad features Taj Mahal: Free flight, $2,600 bonus offered to migrants

The DHS advertisement's post also featured posters targeting migrants from Colombia and China

Indian-origin brothers found guilty in U.S. racketeering conspiracy
Updated : Mar 16, 2026

400-year prison risk: Indian-origin Savani brothers convicted in US visa and healthcare fraud

Bhaskar Savani and Arun Savani were convicted after prosecutors said they built a complex criminal enterprise that generated millions of dollars through multiple fraud schemes operating across several states

India’s visa process: What’s new for Indian travellers in 2026? From digital systems to student opportunities
Updated : Mar 13, 2026

Global visa updates 2026: How Indian travellers will be affected? Check all visa changes here

A wave of digital transitions, strategic student initiatives, and temporary visa-free windows is fundamentally changing how Indians plan their international departures this year

US Ambassador cites global screening for mounting visa backlogs
Updated : Mar 13, 2026

'Not targeting India': US Ambassador Sergio Gor defends H-1B visa delays as border security priority

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Gor addressed the anxieties of thousands of Indian professionals stuck in visa backlogs

Indian tech worker on H-1B visa stranded in India amid US visa slot shortage
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

'Now she's stuck': Indian H-1B worker unable to return to US after visiting sick mother

An Indian professional is stuck in the country because visa interview slots needed for re-entry to the United States are currently difficult to obtain.

Visa pause + social checks slash 69% of Indian F-1 approvals
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

US student visas for Indians drop 69% in 2025, from 41k to almost 12k; Social media vetting to be blamed?

The timing of the decline has raised particular concern because June and July are traditionally the busiest months for student visa processing, just before American universities begin their Fall semester in August or September

US Representative from New Jersey Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced the WISA Act on Friday to roll back Donald Trump's proclamation that imposed a new $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee. (Images: File/Bonnie Watson Coleman)
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

US WISA bill explained: What the new bill means for H-1B visas and Indian professionals in the US

The WISA proposal aims to reverse key policy changes implemented by the Donald Trump administration in September 2025 that significantly tightened the H-1B visa framework

33,000 foreign workers to benefit from Canada’s one-time permanent residence program
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Canada introduces new pathway for 33,000 foreign workers to gain PR: Here's how you can get it

The initiative, quietly rolled out on March 10, comes after months of deliberation on how to address the growing concerns of temporary residents amid global uncertainties

The fast-paced mornings she had grown used to in New York gave way to quiet days at home as she waited to begin her new job.
Updated : Mar 9, 2026

‘Reverse culture shock taught me resilience’: Journalist on returning to India after US visa setback

The setback took months to process. Over time, however, she came to accept that immigration outcomes are often beyond an individual’s control.

New UK visa brake restricts entry from four nations with high asylum rates
Updated : Mar 6, 2026

UK government introduces visa brake, restricting applications from specific countries: Check details here

The visa brake is a restriction applied to specific visa routes and nationalities. It is designed to prevent applications for visas from countries where high numbers of people granted visas later claim asylum in the UK

Stranded in the UAE? No fines for delayed departures following airspace closuresStranded in the UAE? No fines for delayed departures following airspace closures
Updated : Mar 5, 2026

UAE suspends visa overstay fines for stranded travellers amid regional airspace closure

The exemption applies to those unable to travel because flights were suspended or rescheduled due to the “exceptional regional circumstances,” covering fines incurred from February 28, 2026

Airspace chaos spreads, VFS Global aligns with local directives on visa services
Updated : Mar 2, 2026

VFS Global issues advisory for Middle East visa applicants amid ongoing Iran conflict 

The advisory comes amid widespread aviation disruption triggered by escalating tensions in the region. Airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East have significantly impacted flight operations

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