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Canadian visa: IRCC lists the top questions visitors ask
Updated : Sep 21, 2026

Planning to visit Canada this year? All you need to know from eTA, visa to processing time, visitor visa

To visit Canada, most people would need either the visa or the eTA, depending on their citizenship.

Immigration experts note that while no specific list of prohibited content has been issued, the requirement introduces added practical friction.
Updated : Sep 21, 2026

Visa reviews: US adds 3 new groups to online background vetting from October 1. Check details

Applicants under these categories will be required to set their privacy settings across platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Instagram to "public" or "open" to facilitate consular vetting prior to entry.  

Travelers are strongly urged to confirm visa timelines, passport validity rules, and entry conditions prior to booking non-refundable flights.
Updated : Sep 21, 2026

Planning a trip abroad? Nine countries revamp visa requirements for Indian travelers. Check details

While several countries have completely phased out paper-based procedures and on-arrival facilities in favour of advance digital verifications, others have expanded online access to streamline entry.  

Indian students already living in Australia with their partners or children will not have their existing family arrangements cancelled or separated.
Updated : Sep 19, 2026

Australia bans dependants on student visas: Key impacts on Indian applicants

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the migration reform package, emphasizing that while Australia supports genuine international education, the government is moving to curtail systemic exploitation and curb "visa hopping."

The $100,000 fee remains tied up in federal court challenges, leaving corporate immigration plans in limbo as the administration appeals adverse lower-court rulings.
Updated : Sep 19, 2026

H-1B visa: Trump admin extends $100,000 employer fee till Sept 2027, tightens job-replacement rules

The administration claimed the initial 2025 fee order successfully reduced H-1B registrations from major IT outsourcing firms by 92% and cut consular processing requests by nearly 97%.   

Venezuela launches digital PRO-V-90 visa
Updated : Sep 18, 2026

Venezuela introduces new PRO-V-90 visa for foreign professionals; key details for Indians

The move could be relevant for Indian professionals, consultants and employees of Indian companies who need to undertake short-term assignments in Venezuela without being employed by a Venezuelan entity

Indians travelling to Uzbekistan
Updated : Sep 17, 2026

Planning Uzbekistan trip? Indians with US, UK, Schengen visas can enter without Uzbekistan visa

Eligible travellers can stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days without an Uzbekistan visa, according to the Embassy of India, Tashkent

Updated : Sep 16, 2026

US Green Card new rule: Indians seeking PR could face wider scrutiny from Sept 18; all you need to know

Under the revised framework, USCIS officers will assess an applicant's circumstances as a whole rather than relying on a single factor

Belarus has added India to the list of countries whose citizens can obtain an electronic visa
Updated : Sep 16, 2026

Indian travellers get e-visa access to Belarus: Minsk plans direct Mumbai, Goa flights

The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers of Belarus on September 14

US court rejects rule that restricted stay of foreign students
Updated : Sep 15, 2026

Trump can’t restrict how long foreign students stay in the US, says court

The court said the Department of Homeland Security had adopted the rule based on "exceptionally weak" reasons and failed to meet legal obligations to address concerns and consider less burdensome alternatives, despite citing national security and fraud prevention.

For an H-1B worker who is laid off, the period can be crucial.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

Trump moves to scrap H-1B visa 60-day grace period: Why Indian workers face a new risk

The 60-day grace period was introduced in 2017 for certain employment-based non-immigrant visa holders. It allows eligible workers to remain lawfully in the US for up to 60 days after their employment ends, or until their authorised stay expires, whichever comes first. 

IRCC confirmed that "physicians can also include their family members in their application." (AI Image)
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

Canada immigration: Work permit wait times slashed to 14 days for trained physicians. Check details

The initiative comes as healthcare systems across the country continue to rely heavily on international talent. According to data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 31 per cent of family physicians in Canada were internationally trained in 2024.

Cognizant was founded in Chennai in 1994 and is now headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Updated : Sep 9, 2026

Setback for Indian professionals? US suspends Cognizant green card filings in H-1B visa fraud probe

The move affects one of the biggest H-1B sponsors in the US and could lead to greater scrutiny of similar visa use at other large Indian IT firms.

H-1B visa fee to be increased from $100,000?
Updated : Sep 7, 2026

Will the US increase H-1B visa fee to $200,000? Here’s what we know

H-1B visa fee: The proposal follows a sharp decline in applications from abroad after the introduction of the $100,000 payment.

Thailand scraps India’s visa-free access as new travel rules kick in after review
Updated : Sep 7, 2026

Planning a Bangkok trip? Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians to 30 days from Sept 15

Under the revised regulations, Indian passport holders can continue to enter Thailand without obtaining a tourist visa, but from September 15 the maximum period of visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days.

The US immigration system generally limits each country to 7% of the combined annual family- and employment-based immigrant visa allocation.
Updated : Sep 6, 2026

US green card backlog: Indian families get a breather; EB-1, EB-2 queues remain tight

The biggest positive development is for Indians waiting under family-sponsored categories. Several cut-off dates have advanced, allowing applicants whose priority dates are now earlier than the revised dates to move closer to final green-card approval. 

For online applications, the processing clock starts when the application is submitted.
Updated : Sep 6, 2026

Canadian citizenship certificate wait jumps to 33 months from 12 months as 136,000 applications remain pending: Here's what applicants need to know

People applying from outside Canada and the US may need to factor in additional time before receiving their citizenship certificate.

US visa process gets clearer for minors
Updated : Sep 4, 2026

US pauses diversity visa issuance worldwide amid security review: What it means for Indians

The State Department has suspended the issuance of Diversity Visas, commonly known as the US Green Card Lottery, while the review is underway

Canadian PM Mark Carney’s visit is widely seen as part of a broader reset in Canada–India relations following diplomatic strains in recent years.
Updated : Sep 4, 2026

India resumes employment visas for Canadians: Check eligibility & rules

India had suspended the acceptance, processing, and issuance of all Indian visas, including e-visas, for Canadian citizens and foreign nationals applying from Canada in September 2023 as diplomatic tensions flared between the two nations. 

The policy takes effect immediately, easing access for tourists and business leaders while capitalising on the 14 weekly direct flights between the nations.
Updated : Aug 30, 2026

Visa-free travel: Uzbekistan unveils 30-day entry for Indians during PM Modi visit

The announcement marked a defining moment of PM Modi’s two-day State visit, designed to accelerate cooperation across trade, defense, and regional mobility. Addressing the joint delegation, President Mirziyoyev framed the decision as a natural next step for two rapidly aligning economies. 

These targeted invitations focus on key criteria, including official language proficiency, specialised work experience, and educational background. 
Updated : Aug 28, 2026

Canada offers Express Entry round for doctors, STEM experts to ease shortage. Check eligibility

Under the category-based selection process, candidates in the Express Entry pool are invited to apply for permanent residence based on specific economic goals established by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

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