 "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.
Surbhi Gloria Singh
US Birthright Citizenship row: Trump's India 'hellhole' post draws backlash
US President Donald Trump faces criticism after sharing podcast remarks on India and China, as debate over birthright citizenship intensifies
 "US Birthright Citizenship row: Trump's India 'hellhole' post draws backlash")
Rs 145 crore FD fraud: How civic funds were moved via fake fixed deposits
Enforcement Directorate raids across Haryana and Punjab as probe tracks forged FDs, fake accounts and diversion of municipal funds
 "Rs 145 crore FD fraud: How civic funds were moved via fake fixed deposits")
Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.5%: Best bank offers in April 2026
With markets volatile, senior citizens are turning to fixed deposits. Here's a bank-wise look at FD rates and strategies to maximise returns in April 2026
 "Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.5%: Best bank offers in April 2026")
H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown
Cato analysis says legal immigration to the US has fallen far more than illegal crossings, with H-1B visas, students and families seeing sharp declines
 "H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown")
H-1B visa holders targeted by US influencers: What rights protect you
Videos targeting H-1B workers are rising in the US. Attorneys explain legal limits and what visa holders should do if approached
 "H-1B visa holders targeted by US influencers: What rights protect you")
Pause H-1B visas for 3 yrs, cap cut from 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill proposes
From a 3-year pause to wage-based selection and OPT end, a new US Bill proposes sweeping changes to the H-1B visa programme
 "Pause H-1B visas for 3 yrs, cap cut from 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill proposes")
Australia bans Indian migration agent for visa fraud, misleading claims
Australia cancels registration after probe finds misleading applications and breaches; experts say applicants must verify agents before filing visas
 "Australia bans Indian migration agent for visa fraud, misleading claims")
New Zealand golden visa draws $2.4 bn in first year: How it works explained
From lower investment thresholds to relaxed rules, New Zealand's AIP visa is drawing global wealth-here's how it works and who is applying
 "New Zealand golden visa draws $2.4 bn in first year: How it works explained")
Canada to 30,000 asylum seekers: Respond in 21 days or risk removal
About 30,000 refugee claimants have received letters under Canada's new asylum law, with 21 days to respond or face possible removal
 "Canada to 30,000 asylum seekers: Respond in 21 days or risk removal")
$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so
A new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has split experts, with some saying it leaves numbers unchanged while others warn it could limit new foreign entrants to the US
 "$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so")
End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt
US lawmakers seek to end OPT, STEM-OPT and CPT, raising concerns for Indian students as work pathways linked to F-1 visas face review
 "End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt")
Canada visa update: Indians see faster visitor, study permit timelines
Canada's April 2026 IRCC data shows faster visitor visas, quicker study permits, and mixed trends in work permit timelines for Indian applicants
 "Canada visa update: Indians see faster visitor, study permit timelines")
US immigration backlog nears 12 million, deportation risk rises: Report
US immigration backlog: NPR analysis shows growing US immigration delays, with millions waiting months for confirmation, raising risks of losing legal status
 "US immigration backlog nears 12 million, deportation risk rises: Report")
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders, sets fines for violations
Saudi Arabia restricts Mecca entry to authorised pilgrims, imposes fines up to 20,000 riyals and sets deadlines for Umrah visitors ahead of Hajj season
 "Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders, sets fines for violations")
H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs
Two Indian-origin men admitted filing H-1B petitions for non-existent roles at the University of California, as US authorities point to wider fraud patterns
 "H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs")
EB-5 visa warning: India may face green card delays as risks emerge
US Visa Bulletin warns India may face EB-5 cut-off soon. Experts explain timelines, risks, and why September 30, 2026 matters
 "EB-5 visa warning: India may face green card delays as risks emerge")
Green card holders beware: USCIS to recheck old approvals, expand probes
USCIS warns Green Card holders of stricter checks, says old cases will be re-vetted and public tip lines opened with ICE, CBP support
 "Green card holders beware: USCIS to recheck old approvals, expand probes")
US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report
New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North America
H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%
Selection rates hit 50-60 per cent in FY2027 H-1B lottery as wage-based system and $100,000 fee reduce applicant pool
 "H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%")
New Zealand raises visa income threshold to Rs 36 lakh April 2026
Planning to bring parents to New Zealand? Higher sponsor income and savings rules will apply from April 30, 2026