The rule is scheduled for publication on July 17, 2026 and is expected to take effect 60 days after publication, subject to congressional review requirements.
Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids
For eligible Indians aged 18-30, the July ballot represents the last opportunity in 2026 to secure one of the remaining places under a visa route that offers two years of work and living rights in UK.