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Canada ends dummy work permit trick used by Indian, other foreign workers

Canada ends maintained status for second permit applications, hitting thousands of Indian workers relying on dummy extensions to stay legally amid PR delays

US international student count hits 1.58 million in 2024, 27% from India

India remained the largest source of international students in the US in 2024, sending 420,000 students and accounting for 27% of the total 1.58 million

RBI rate cut: Switching to repo-linked home loan may save you lakhs

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.50%. Borrowers with MCLR or base rate loans could save up to ₹8.5 lakh by switching to repo-linked loans, say experts

Bad news for FDs: Rates to fall sharply as RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps

RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%. FD interest rates fall further, prompting investors to consider laddering, hybrid funds, and small savings schemes for better returns

Canada Express Entry: 500 healthcare, social service workers get PR invite

Canada invites 500 healthcare and social services workers with CRS 504 in latest Express Entry draw; over 35,000 invited so far in 2025 across various categories

Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE

US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally

RBI rate cut: EMIs may fall to Rs 68,000-70,000 for Rs 1 crore home loan

RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, making home loans cheaper. Borrowers with repo-linked loans to see quicker EMI relief; others may consider switching

Pay $1,000 to get a faster US visa interview? Details of Trump's plans

The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for faster US visa interviews, allowing tourists and other applicants to skip months-long wait times

Canada's new visa rule puts Indian students, workers at legal risk: Decoded

Canada's updated visa rules remove protections for second applications, leaving Indian students and workers vulnerable to status loss if the first bid is rejected

Get your 10-year US tourist visa in just 6 months: This hack works

Tired of waiting over a year for a US visa? Applicants from Kolkata and Hyderabad are now getting interview slots in just 6 to 7 months. Here's how it works

Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in

The US has begun scrutinising visa applicants' social media activity more closely. Lawyers say even having no posts or private accounts could raise suspicion

Georgia to launch special residence permit for techies, including Indians

Georgia to offer special 3-year residence permits to IT workers, including Indians, with $25,000 income and 2 years' experience

Trump's Harvard ban: Visa suspension and what it means for foreign students

Trump suspends new student visas for Harvard and orders reviews of current foreign students' visas, citing foreign ties and campus unrest. Here's what's happening

61% of students in UK borrow to pay rent as accommodation costs surge 15%

Over half of UK students are borrowing from family, friends or banks to cover rising rent, as average accommodation costs jump 15% for the 2024-25 academic year

Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US

Several US states are moving to restrict land purchases by green card holders and foreigners near military and critical sites, citing security concerns and foreign influence

Canada crackdown: Now, you won't get a second chance to extend your visa

Canada's new rules end maintained status if your first visa bid is refused. A second application won't keep you in the country, says IRCC

Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test

Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' visa may attract wealthy Indians, but legal experts say replacing the EB-5 programme would need approval from Congress

PNB cuts education loan rates by 20 bps under PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PNB has cut interest rates on its Vidyalaxmi education loans by 20 basis points, bringing down rates from 7.7% to 7.5%

No FB, Insta, X account? You may be denied US visa under Trump regime

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly ordered stricter social media scrutiny for foreign visa applicants. Those without a public online profile may now be denied entry

30% drop in student placements amid global visa crackdown? IDP rings alarm

Student placements expected to drop 30% as restrictive visa policies in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia create hurdles for international students, said IDP Education Ltd