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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.
Major destinations tightened work rules and student caps in 2025, reshaping options for Indian students and workers. Early planning and clear residency routes will matter in 2026
The latest Canadian Experience Class draw comes just a week after a 6,000-invite round, signalling strong focus on in-Canada workers
Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India
The expanded US travel ban takes effect from January 1, 2026, with education groups warning of its impact on international students and exchanges
A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.
US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar
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US visa rejection: From YouTube comments to LinkedIn profiles, consular officers will now scrutinise applicants' online presence before approving US visas
The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images for immigration identity documents
New US rules requiring public social media profiles have led to cancelled December interviews, leaving many H-1B visa holders waiting until March 2026
US states warn the steep fee could choke healthcare, education and other essential services that rely heavily on H-1B professionals
Stricter student and immigration rules across the US, UK, Canada and Australia in 2025 reshaped Indian study-abroad choices, boosting interest in Germany, Ireland, France and the UAE
Parliament data show a post-pandemic rise in citizenship renunciations, alongside fresh details on grievances filed by Indians living overseas
Canada's latest update shows longer waits for Indian travellers, with visitor visas nearing four months while work and study permits remain mixed
IRCC's latest healthcare-focused draw saw the CRS cut-off rise to 476, keeping the pathway open for many professionals planning to move to Canada
Stricter rules, refined thresholds and tighter checks defined golden visas and investor residencies through 2025
As he launches a million-dollar Gold Card visa, Donald Trump criticises rules forcing foreign graduates, including Indians, to leave the US after study
New US social media vetting rule forces mass rescheduling, leaving H-1B workers stuck in India and employers scrambling for answers
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