Surbhi Gloria Singh
 "Surbhi Gloria Singh")
Surbhi Gloria Singh
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on immigration, jobs abroad, visa policies, education abroad, and travel, with additional focus on finance, insurance, and investment products. A multimedia journalist, she brings experience from the Financial Express and NDTV, and is also skilled in voiceovers, video production, and social media content. At Business Standard, she also tracks trends in cybercrime and insure-tech.
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on immigration, jobs abroad, visa policies, education abroad, and travel, with additional focus on finance, insurance, and investment products. A multimedia journalist, she brings experience from the Financial Express and NDTV, and is also skilled in voiceovers, video production, and social media content. At Business Standard, she also tracks trends in cybercrime and insure-tech.
Surbhi Gloria Singh
H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews
As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible
 "H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews")
Canada, Latvia, US top study picks for Indian students abroad: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog data shows Canada hosts the most Indian students, with overseas enrolment topping 1.335 million in 2024 and spending reaching Rs 2.9 trillion.
 "Canada, Latvia, US top study picks for Indian students abroad: NITI Aayog")
Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport
The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app
 "Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport")
H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution
Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing
 "H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution")
US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained
Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing
 "US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained")
Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as entrepreneurs face 10-year PR waits
Canada has halted new Start-Up Visa applications and work permits as it prepares a targeted entrepreneur pilot expected in 2026
 "Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as entrepreneurs face 10-year PR waits")
Canada pauses home care worker PR pilots, no new applications in 2026
The Canadian government will stop accepting new applications under both home care worker immigration pilots from March 31, 2026 to March 2030
 "Canada pauses home care worker PR pilots, no new applications in 2026")
Canada deports 19,000 immigrants in 2025 amid tighter visa rules
CBSA data shows nearly 19,000 removals in 2025 as fewer people entered Canada and the population posted its steepest fall since 1946
 "Canada deports 19,000 immigrants in 2025 amid tighter visa rules")
US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months
Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods
 "US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months")
US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly
Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns
 "US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly")
Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess
From border control claims to visa curbs and travel bans, Trump laid out his immigration record and agenda in a televised address
 "Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess")
Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme
The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications
 "Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme")
Settling abroad in 2026? From rules to real costs, what Indians must know
Stricter vetting, higher funds and shifting visa rules will shape where and how Indians can secure residency in 2026
 "Settling abroad in 2026? From rules to real costs, what Indians must know")
Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians
Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage
 "Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians")
US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5
Visa bulletin january 2026: Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians
 "US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5")
Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors
The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form
 "Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors")
H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee
Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks
UK settlement in 10 years: Why Indians and other migrants oppose the rule
Work Rights Centre warns longer settlement wait could raise exploitation risks and deepen uncertainty for Indian and other migrants
 "UK settlement in 10 years: Why Indians and other migrants oppose the rule")
2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians
Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience
 "2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians")
UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes
A sweeping reset under UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshaped work visas, student rules, settlement timelines and business mobility through 2025
 "UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes")
