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Updated : Aug 10, 2026

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists: Check who qualifies, how to claim it and flight rules

The latest offer follows Abu Dhabi's recent efforts to strengthen air connectivity, expand travel trade partnerships and create new opportunities for visitors from India.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing a proposal that would eliminate the 60-day grace period available to certain non-immigrant workers after their employment ends.

Updated : Aug 9, 2026

US may scrap 60-day job search window: What it means for Indians facing job loss on H-1B visas

The biggest change would be the loss of time. Under the existing system, an H-1B worker facing termination can immediately begin searching for another position while remaining in the US. The proposed system could turn that process into a much more abrupt decision.

Trump expands online vetting to foreign press: Social media scrutiny now part of journalist visa process

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

US to screen social media of foreign journalists applying for visas under expanded Trump vetting policy

The screening requirement, which already applies to applicants across a wide range of visa categories, is being extended to include media representatives seeking entry to the country

From 58,694 to 22,149: Indian student visas to US fell 62% in peak season as Trump tightens rules

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

US visa rules tighten: Indian students hit hardest, face 62% drop in F-1 approvals; new stay curbs

For Chinese students, the decline was real but considerably less severe, falling 34% from 61,075 to 40,034 over the same timeframe

The scheme is designed to make it easier for globally recognised experts to relocate to the UK and contribute directly to industrial research and innovation.

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

UK expands Global Talent Visa, opens doors for world's top researchers at 100+ companies

The move is expected to accelerate research in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and quantum technologies, while helping companies scale cutting-edge innovations within the UK.

USCIS ends extra leeway for incomplete filings, puts burden on applicants to prove eligibility

Updated : Aug 6, 2026

USCIS changes rules: Your visa, green card immigration applications can now be denied without warning

Previously, immigration officers issued Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), allowing applicants an opportunity to provide additional material before a final decision

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

Updated : Aug 6, 2026

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

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

The Donald Trump-led administration in United States cancelled the commercial trucker licences

Updated : Aug 5, 2026

Trump administration cancels immigrant licences of over 28,000 truck drivers; Indians likely to be impacted

The action is part of a wider crackdown on immigrant truck drivers that intensified after an August 2025 crash in Florida, when a truck driver allegedly made an illegal U-turn and killed three people.

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

Updated : Aug 5, 2026

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

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 those funds come from

The organisation said it remains hopeful that the government's review, following the Delhi High Court's direction, will lead to lower passport fees for Indian workers living overseas.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

Passport renewal fees may be cut for Indians in UAE after Delhi HC intervention

The PIL was filed by the Kerala chapter of Pravasi Legal Cell (PLC). It challenges the revised passport fee structure introduced through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

H-1B renewals may get costlier as US moves to expand additional visa fee; Here's how it will affect Indians

The proposed change would extend the charge to routine visa extensions, potentially raising costs for companies that rely heavily on foreign talent to retain existing employees in the US

GCC residency holders can now enter UAE via eVisa, valid for up to 30 days

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

Planning a UAE trip from a GCC country? This electronic permit skips the paperwork

An electronic entry permit lets them enter the country directly, provided they meet a set of eligibility conditions laid down by UAE immigration authorities

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

Updated : Aug 3, 2026

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

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

Egypt replaces visa stickers with QR codes in new digital entry system for travellers

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

Egypt introduces digital visa-on-arrival system with QR codes at Cairo Airport from August 1

Under the new system, visitors will receive a QR code linked to their visa instead of the traditional sticker placed in passports

H-1B debarment list updated: Four employers banned for up to two years for willful violations

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

US bars four companies from H-1B program as 'willful violators' effective July 1, 2026: Check here

The designation prevents these employers from filing new H-1B petitions for a specified period, as part of the government’s efforts to ensure compliance with wage and employment requirements under the programme

Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 compensation claim by employee over Golden Visa dispute

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

Golden Visa dispute: Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 wrongful termination claim by employee

The employee claimed that he was left without a new work contract, lost access to unemployment insurance benefits, and missed a job opportunity in Saudi Arabia because the company failed to reissue his employment documents

Attorneys warn H-1B to B-2 switch is no longer safe as USCIS scrutiny intensifies after layoffs

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

60 days, no job, no B-2 switch: H-1B holders face deportation as USCIS blocks backup visa route

Immigration officials are increasingly blocking the H-1B to B-2 change of status, leaving skilled workers in a bind that, for many, ends with a flight home

According to Emirates, all transactions are processed securely and comply with UAE regulatory standards.

Updated : Jul 28, 2026

Emirates lets passengers pay with crypto for flight bookings. Here's everything you need to know

The new payment option is available for bookings made in UAE dirhams through the airline's website and mobile app.

US senator pushes green card bill for 8 million long-term residents including H-1B holders

Updated : Jul 28, 2026

Seven years in US could mean a green card under new bill: Indians stuck in H-1B backlog may benefit most, here's how

Senator Alex Padilla of California has reintroduced a bill that would allow immigrants who have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident status

Rubio announces US visa crackdown on cyberscams, sextortion; Chinese crime networks named

Updated : Jul 24, 2026

US announces fresh global visa ban; new restrictions also target family members: 'We will go after those who...'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy on July 23, describing it as part of a wider effort to dismantle transnational criminal networks that target American citizens online

US launches $750 paid expedite option for B-1/B-2 visas; applicants can get interviews within 10 days

Updated : Jul 23, 2026

US visa backlog relief: New pilot offers 10-day interview slots for B-1/B-2 applicants, but here's the catch

The State Department has said the pilot will remain in place until December 31, 2026. Based on its results, the programme could be extended, modified or discontinued

Visa

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists: Check who qualifies, how to claim it and flight rules

US may scrap 60-day job search window: What it means for Indians facing job loss on H-1B visas

US to screen social media of foreign journalists applying for visas under expanded Trump vetting policy

US visa rules tighten: Indian students hit hardest, face 62% drop in F-1 approvals; new stay curbs

UK expands Global Talent Visa, opens doors for world's top researchers at 100+ companies

USCIS changes rules: Your visa, green card immigration applications can now be denied without warning

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

Trump administration cancels immigrant licences of over 28,000 truck drivers; Indians likely to be impacted

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

Passport renewal fees may be cut for Indians in UAE after Delhi HC intervention

H-1B renewals may get costlier as US moves to expand additional visa fee; Here's how it will affect Indians

Planning a UAE trip from a GCC country? This electronic permit skips the paperwork

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

Egypt introduces digital visa-on-arrival system with QR codes at Cairo Airport from August 1

US bars four companies from H-1B program as 'willful violators' effective July 1, 2026: Check here

Golden Visa dispute: Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 wrongful termination claim by employee

60 days, no job, no B-2 switch: H-1B holders face deportation as USCIS blocks backup visa route

Emirates lets passengers pay with crypto for flight bookings. Here's everything you need to know

Seven years in US could mean a green card under new bill: Indians stuck in H-1B backlog may benefit most, here's how

US announces fresh global visa ban; new restrictions also target family members: 'We will go after those who...'

US visa backlog relief: New pilot offers 10-day interview slots for B-1/B-2 applicants, but here's the catch

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