 "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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Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia allows all valid visa holders - including tourist, work, and family visit - to perform Umrah under new 2025 digital rules via Nusuk
 "Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah")
Canada immigration fraud: Face 5-year ban if caught, warns IRCC
IRCC warns of growing immigration fraud and says offenders face a 5-year entry ban as Canada steps up checks on fake documents and job offers
 "Canada immigration fraud: Face 5-year ban if caught, warns IRCC")
US tourist visa slot: Chennai's 2.5-month wait beats Delhi, Kolkata delays
Visa Appointment Wait Time : Chennai now offers the shortest US B1/B2 visa wait time at 2.5 months, while Delhi faces delays of up to a year, latest State Department data shows
 "US tourist visa slot: Chennai's 2.5-month wait beats Delhi, Kolkata delays")
US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship
Despite securing a $100,000 scholarship to study at Columbia University, an Indian student's US visa was denied over doubts about his intent to return home
 "US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship")
Trump to pay migrant teens Rs 2 lakh to return home under new programme
The Trump administration will pay unaccompanied migrant teens $2,500 to voluntarily return home, a move rights groups say could pressure minors to drop asylum bids
 "Trump to pay migrant teens Rs 2 lakh to return home under new programme")
US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest
US cap on foreign students Visa: The White House proposal to limit foreign undergraduates to 15% per campus and 5% per country has raised worries among Indian students and education experts
 "US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest")
China delays launch of K visa for tech talent amid social media backlash
China's rollout of its new K visa for foreign professionals has been delayed as embassies remain closed for holidays, amid public criticism over job concerns and timing
 "China delays launch of K visa for tech talent amid social media backlash")
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be struck down, say US attorneys
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups has taken President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee to court, calling it an unlawful tax
 "Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be struck down, say US attorneys")
Best fixed deposit rates in October 2025: 15 banks offering top returns
FD Rates in October 2025: Fixed deposits remain a safe bet, but the right mix of laddering, diversification and payout choice can boost returns. Here's how October 2025 FD rates stack up across banks
 "Best fixed deposit rates in October 2025: 15 banks offering top returns")
Cap foreign students at 15%, max 5% per country: Trump to US universities
Trump administration memo orders US colleges to cap foreign undergraduates at 15%, linking compliance to federal grants and penalties
 "Cap foreign students at 15%, max 5% per country: Trump to US universities")
US Bill to end H-1B exemptions puts universities, Indian academics at risk
US H-1B Bill 2025: A Republican Bill in the US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa exemptions for universities and research bodies, a move that could hit Indian academics hard
 "US Bill to end H-1B exemptions puts universities, Indian academics at risk")
America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat
US universities are cutting budgets as international enrolments plunge under Trump's visa curbs, with DePaul reporting a 30% fall this autumn
US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns
US government shutdown halts non-essential services, but visa and passport processing at embassies will continue, with possible delays
UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers
Britain will end automatic settlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers, with tougher rules on language, work and contributions
 "UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers")
US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded
US government shutdown may not stop visa processing, but Indian applicants could face slowdowns in H-1B, labour checks and embassy resources
 "US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded")
Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay
Denmark to tighten rules for Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali students with tougher entry tests, fewer family visas and shorter post-study work permits
 "Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay")
US visa costs: New $250 integrity fee pushes Indian visitor visas to Rs 40k
Visiting the US just got more expensive as a new $250 visa integrity fee came into effect on October 1, raising costs for Indian travellers to around $442 per visitor visa
US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025
From October 20, 2025, US green card holders must pass a tougher 20-question civics test to qualify for citizenship under new USCIS rules
 "US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025")
China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?
China launches K visa for global STEM talent, offering flexible entry and work options. Indians may also qualify under the new scheme
 "China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?")
New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works
Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can now apply for a new visa allowing stays of up to 5 years, extendable to 10, with strict income and insurance rules
 "New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works")