Surbhi Gloria Singh

Surbhi Gloria Singh

Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on finance, insurance, and investment, with a focus on financial products, insure-tech, and immigration. Besides her role as a personal finance writer, Surbhi also covers travel and cybercrime. As a multimedia journalist, she is skilled at voiceovers, social media content, and video production. She has previously worked with the Financial Express and NDTV.

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H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more

Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

Canada approved 98% of Indian student visas despite fraud flags: Report

Indian student visa approvals under SDS rose sharply even as overall visas dropped and fraud concerns grew, Canada audit finds

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship

Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Expired visa in Saudi Arabia? Call 992 as relief window nears April 18

Stranded in Saudi Arabia with an expired visa? Authorities ask affected individuals to call helpline 992 as relief window closes April 18

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations

The US has restarted some asylum claims after a pause, but applicants from 39 countries under Trump's travel ban remain blocked

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?

Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas

US asks visa applicants, including H-1B and student categories, to make social media profiles public as part of expanded screening from March 30

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90

Planning a trip to Thailand? Officials warn travellers against fake TDAC websites charging fees, saying registration is free and must be done only through official channels

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit

Canada's new Bill C-12 limits asylum hearings and expands immigration powers, with Indian students and migrants among those likely to be affected

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know

ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit

Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system

UK blocks study visas for Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar as asylum claims rise; Afghan work visas also suspended

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh

New national security rules allow Hong Kong police to access devices without court approval, with refusal carrying jail terms and fines

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts

Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report

Report says US collected over $1 billion in immigration fees while halting or delaying processing for many applicants across multiple visa categories

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Australia halts entry of 7,000 Iranian visa holders amid West Asia conflict

Australia blocks around 7,000 Iranian visitor visa holders from entry amid conflict. Who is affected, exemptions, and how the rules will work

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

Australia launches new visa system to speed student, work visa approvals

Australia visa update: Australia rolls out a new visa processing system from March 25, 2026, aiming to cut wait times and speed up approvals across key visa categories

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now

USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam

Europe Job Scam: Noida Police said fake visas were shared via WhatsApp after collecting passports and money from workers promised jobs abroad

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Canada super visa update: New income rules kick in March 31 for families

Canada super visa news: Canada will let hosts use a longer income assessment period and include parents' income under new super visa rules effective March 31, 2026

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 10:35 AM IST