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India YPS ballot open: Apply to live, study, work in UK for 2 years

Indians aged 18-30 can now apply for the UK's Young Professionals Scheme; ballot open till 1:30 pm IST on July 24, 2025

UK immigration overhaul: Indians face new job, visa and salary rules

New UK visa rules from July 22 raise salary and skill thresholds, cut eligible jobs, and propose longer wait for settlement for Indian migrants

Bollywood couple's $4 million scam duped over 100 in Texas property deals

ICE detains Bollywood singer's husband Sammy Mukherjee in $4 million Texas real estate fraud case after years of alleged scams targeting Indian-Americans

US visa crackdown: Hotels order 36% more background checks on foreign staff

US hotels ordered 36 per cent more background checks in early 2025 amid Trump's immigration crackdown, raising job hurdles for Indian workers in hospitality

Thailand's nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers: Decoded

Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa draws 35,000+ applicants in a year, offering a five-year stay option for digital nomads, remote workers and wellness tourists

H-1B visa 2026 cap reached; Entries decline 27% under new USCIS rules

US caps FY2026 H-1B visas, fewer multiple registrations seen under new lottery rules

Earn Rs 5-10 lakh/month? You may get PR in Italy, Greece, Grenada

From France to Grenada, investment-backed relocation is attracting wealthy Indians looking for long-term foreign residency and eventual citizenship

60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status

Some H-1B visa holders are being issued deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period, raising concerns over USCIS enforcement practices

Canada Super Visa: Parents of immigrants can stay up to 5 years per visit

The Canadian Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of citizens or permanent residents stay for up to 5 years per visit, with multiple entries allowed over 10 years

Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path

Bahrain's 10-year Golden Residency Visa offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative to the UAE's, with options for professionals, retirees, and property investors

'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained

A US visa meant to protect immigrant crime victims has become the focus of a federal fraud case, with Louisiana police officers accused of faking crimes for visa approvals

US green card delays worsen for Indians as immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn

Indians waiting for US green cards may face even longer delays as the immigration backlog hits a record 11.3 million cases, with processing times worsening under the Trump administration

Canada to invite 17,860 sponsors for parent, grandparent PR from July 28

Starting July 28, 2025, Canada will invite 17,860 people from its 2020 sponsor pool to apply for permanent residency for their parents or grandparents

Germany freelance visa: With ₹1.27 lakh, Indians can work without employer

Germany offers a freelance visa for Indians working in professions like media, law, IT, and consulting-no employer needed. Here's how to apply and qualify

QS 2026: Not London or Boston, Seoul is top city for foreign education

Seoul has overtaken London as the world's top student city in QS's 2026 rankings, marking a shift in global study preferences, with Tokyo taking second place

UK Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Ballot for Indians opens July 22

UK opens final Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot for Indians aged 18-30 from July 22-24. Selected applicants can work, study or travel for 2 years

FD rates in July 2025: These 12 banks still offer up to 8.5% returns

slice Bank offers highest FD rate at 8.5 per cent, followed by Suryoday and Jana. Small finance banks outpace private lenders in 2025 fixed deposit returns

US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban

An Irish tourist overstayed his US visit by 3 days. He was jailed for 100 days, deported, and banned for 10 years-raising concerns for visitors and travellers

New Zealand: Indian students can work 25 hours/week under new visa rules

From November 3, 2025, student visa holders in New Zealand can work 25 hours a week, as the country rolls out new rules to attract global talent

'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns

Trump administration warns immigrants that fake marriages won't lead to US citizenship, as crackdown on marriage fraud takes centre stage