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Surbhi Gloria Singh

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.

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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US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?

As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles

US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence

Canada issues first trades draw of 2026 with 3,000 invitations; CRS cut-off at 477 amid category changes

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters

Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded

Indian students may face stricter checks and longer processing times as Australia moves India to Evidence Level 3 under its visa risk framework

Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026

Indian student numbers in the US fall to 352,644 as stricter visa checks, monitoring rules and lower F-1 issuance affect enrolments

US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Corporate FD rates up to 8.95% in April: Best options and risks explained

Best Corporate FD rates in April 2026: Corporate FDs offer higher returns than banks, but risks vary by rating and tenure. Here's what to check before investing

Corporate FD rates up to 8.95% in April: Best options and risks explained
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US

Job cuts across tech firms raise questions for H-1B workers. Here's what the 60-day rule means and the steps to stay compliant in the US

Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it

US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas

US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Canada Express Entry: 2,250 candidates invited for PR in latest draw

Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw fewer invitations push the CRS cutoff higher, tightening competition for candidates with Canadian work experience

Canada Express Entry: 2,250 candidates invited for PR in latest draw
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps

Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed

Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Canada sees Indian student share fall below 10% in 2025: What led to drop

Indian students' share drops sharply as visa caps, higher costs and policy shifts reshape Canada's study pathway

Canada sees Indian student share fall below 10% in 2025: What led to drop
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1

USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules

From H-1B filing rules to UK fee hikes and EU border checks, April brings fresh visa changes that could affect Indian applicants' timelines and costs

Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

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

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

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

World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright 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

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

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

H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST