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FD rates in August: Up to 8.5% interest offered by public, private, SFBs

Best FD rates in August: Top banks, small finance banks and NBFCs now offer up to 8.50% on fixed deposits as RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.5%

Illegal immigrants in US: Self-deport and get free flight, $1,000 & more

US offers illegal immigrants a free flight, $1,000 bonus, and a fine waiver to voluntarily return home via the CBP Home mobile app

H-1B shocker: 1 in 6 Indians face early US deportation risk, survey finds

New survey shows rising cases of Indian H-1B holders getting deportation notices before the 60-day grace period ends, risking a permanent US ban

Independence Day weekend 2025: Goa to Singapore, where Indians are headed

Indians are packing bags for the Independence Day long weekend, with top spots from Goa to Dubai set for a rush of holidaymakers

H-1B visa expiring? Indian chose Jamaica for visa slots, smooth process

An Indian H-1B visa holder renewed his visa in Jamaica instead of India and shared the full process, documents, costs, and interview details in a detailed Reddit post

US Visa Bulletin Sept 2025: Indian employment-based green cards may freeze

September's US Visa Bulletin keeps Indian family F2A filings open but warns employment-based green cards may freeze by month-end due to high demand

Canada Express Entry: PR applicants need mandatory upfront medical exam

From August 21, 2025, Canada Express Entry PR applicants must complete a medical exam before applying, covering all family members, even non-accompanying

US to end 'Dropbox' visa renewals from Sept 2: Students, workers to be hit

US to scrap 'Dropbox' visa renewals for most work, student categories from Sept 2, 2025, forcing in-person interviews and likely delays in India

New Zealand to launch two new seasonal work visas from December 2025

From December 8, 2025, New Zealand will offer two new seasonal work visas for roles in agriculture, tourism, food processing, and more

UK immigration raids: Hundreds, including Indian migrants, arrested

UK migrants Arrest: UK arrests hundreds, including Indian nationals, in a nationwide crackdown on delivery riders working illegally, with asylum support reviews and business fines to follow

H-1B visa: White House clears rule to replace lottery with wage system

US may replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system, a move that could reshape job prospects for Indians seeking work in America

US fixed-term F-1, J-1 visas may disrupt studies for 4 lakh Indian students

The US plans to replace 'duration of status' with fixed-term student visas, raising costs and uncertainty for thousands of Indian students in multi-year courses

Income Tax Bill 2025: Key changes for property owners, taxpayers, investors

Income Tax New Bill 2025: The revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 replaces last week's withdrawn draft, bringing clearer property rules, new slabs, higher rebates and fixes for refund claims

Kuwait offers visa on arrival for Indians with valid GCC residence permit

Indians with a valid GCC residence permit can now get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, while others must continue to apply in advance and await approval

UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means

UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme allows foreign criminals to be removed before appeals, with hearings held remotely from their home country

Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track

A new US bill proposes letting green card applicants waiting over 10 years pay $20,000 to fast-track their applications, alongside wider visa reforms

Luxembourg visa scam: Over 40 Indians lured with fake short-stay permits

Luxembourg's business visa allows short stays for meetings and trade. Gujarat ATS says 40+ people were duped with fake visas sold for ₹8-12 lakh

US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders

US to tighten green card age rules from August 15, putting thousands of Indian children at risk of losing eligibility once they turn 21

Weekly Updates: US to Kuwait, 7 key immigration and study abroad changes

Immigration Weekly Updates Here: Visa delays, new rules and rising costs marked the first week of August 2025, with changes across the US, UK, Australia, Switzerland and Kuwait

Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims

Canada warns asylum seekers it's no shortcut to immigration as border arrests rise and international student claims hit record highs