Surbhi Gloria Singh

H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants

O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined

India escaped US immigrant visa pause affecting 75 nations: Experts explain

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but experts say India's low welfare use makes its inclusion unlikely

Is the American Dream fading? Foreign students dip by 5,000, grads by 6%

New enrolment data shows international student numbers fell in autumn 2025, with graduate programmes taking the hardest hit amid visa pressure

Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?

Australia has re-rated India under its student visa framework, increasing scrutiny but not shutting doors for genuine applicants

Indian employee deported by US? Infosys debunks claims, clarifies case

IT major says one employee was denied entry at the US border and sent back to India, rejecting viral claims of arrest or detention

Canada immigration: 1.4 million work permits expire in 2026, says IRCC

More than half of the expiries will hit by June, even as PR spots remain limited

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status

From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings

US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained

The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list

Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't

Trump's remarks on revoking citizenship revive questions over US denaturalisation law, who can be targeted, and how rare such cases remain

US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high

Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.

Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa

Indian passengers can now transit through German airports without a separate visa. Here's how the rules worked earlier and what still applies

Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained

A federal investigation in West Virginia uncovered unlawful employment, cash payments and a sham marriage used to seek a US green card

UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants

Undercover investigation alleges fraudulent Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas backed by forged documents and fake payroll trails

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests

Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term

Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas

Indian students applying to Australia are likely to face deeper checks, more documents and longer processing times after a key visa re-rating

Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers

Indian passport holders can now transit through German airports without a separate visa under specified conditions, easing travel via Europe

H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US

From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)

Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa

From freelancers to company founders, Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa offers a fresh Schengen-based option for non-EU remote workers

US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked

The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students