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H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery

H-1B reform is back in the US spotlight as Senator Jim Banks proposes scrapping OPT, raising wages to $150,000 and ending the visa lottery

UK illegal immigration: First Indian deported to France under new scheme

An Indian man has become the first to be deported from the UK under the new "one-in, one-out" migration deal with France, which swaps illegal arrivals for approved asylum seekers

FD rates in Sept: 15 banks with best deals as Fed cut sparks concern

Best FD rates in Sept: The Fed's first rate cut since December 2024 could push Indian banks to trim deposit returns further, making this a key moment for savers to lock in fixed deposit rates

Dubai couple denied US tourist visa despite travel record in Europe, Turkey

A Dubai IT professional and his wife were refused a US tourist visa under section 214B despite past trips to Europe, Turkey, and Asia, sparking debate online

Adopting from India? New Zealand's new rules could affect your child's visa

New Zealand will no longer recognise most overseas adoptions for visa and citizenship, with India exempt only through CARA-approved cases

Japan multiple-entry visas: How a Bangalore family got approval with ease

A Bangalore family of four secured Japan's three-year multiple-entry visas, sharing a step-by-step account of the process, paperwork and costs

UK crackdown: 2,000 firms lose sponsor licences over immigrant visa abuse

UK revoked nearly 2,000 employer licences in a year for exploiting migrant workers, double the figure from the previous year

EB-5 visas exhausted for FY2025, issuances to restart on October 1: USCIS

All EB-5 unreserved visas for FY2025 have been exhausted, with new issuances to resume from October 1

Worried about your visa? Cleartrip to refund full ticket cost on denial

Cleartrip launches free Visa Denial Cover on all international flight bookings ahead of Flipkart's Big Billion Days, with festive flight and hotel deals

No GST on insurance a loss for policyholders? What the math shows

Policyholders will pay no GST on health and life premiums from September 22, but insurers lose the ability to claim tax credit on expenses like commissions, rent and software, raising their operating

Finland lures Indian students with low fees, PR track and high pay: Decoded

Finland Visa for Indian Student: Finland offers affordable tuition, high ROI, and a clear PR track, making it a rising choice for Indian students abroad

No visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing, warns US govt

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visas are being denied to foreigners accused of "celebrating" the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Not real estate, but Rs 2.5 cr donation can get you Portuguese golden visa

Portugal's Golden Visa lures Indians with fast-track EU citizenship but comes with higher costs, stricter rules, and long delays

H-1B visa holders can legally buy US property, but here's what gets tricky

Buy property in US: Buying a home in the US is open to all, but managing rentals could breach visa rules, List of Top overseas buyers of US property (2020-2025), according to NAR

Australia keeps immigration cap at 185000 with 71% skilled, defies protests

Australia keeps 2025-26 Migration Program at 185,000 places, adding a new talent and innovation visa even as anti-immigration protests rise

Canada Express Entry: 228 foreigners invited for PR, cut-off falls to 746

Under Canada Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program allows provinces and territories to select immigrants who meet their economic and labour needs

Visa scam in Delhi: How four Nigerians forged visas and duped Indians

Delhi Visa Fraud: Delhi police arrest four Nigerians in Burari for forging visas and duping Indians through online scams, as new immigration law comes into force

Australians say Indians out! But immigrants call Aussies 'welcoming'

Anti-immigration Rally in Australia: Anti-migrant rallies unsettle Indian community in Australia, but many still see safety, stability and opportunity

US green card: Why Indians on H-1B and F-1 visas are choosing EB-5 route

Growing numbers of Indian students and professionals in STEM are using capital investment to secure American green cards through the EB-5 programme

Canada visa fraud: IRCC warns Indians about fake agents and forged visas

Canada cautions applicants about scams, cash-only deals, and fake documents as Indian police probe forged visas and Canada uncovers online fraud networks