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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

UK plans 10-year settlement wait for immigrants: What it means for them

The UK govt's plan to extend the settlement period from five to 10 years for migrants has raised concerns in Parliament, with MPs questioning how it will affect those already living in the country

Your US visa won't be issued until all security checks are complete: USCIS

The United States has stepped up security screenings for all visa applicants, with the USCIS warning that no visas will be issued until every background check is cleared

Marriage fraud for green card: Indian man's plot caught by US agencies

An Indian man's plot to secure a US Green Card through a sham marriage has been exposed. He now faces prison time, fines, and possible deportation

US visa delays stretch to 14 months for visitors: Chennai, Mumbai worst hit

In Chennai, appointments for US visitor visas, known as B1 and B2, are now booked 14 months ahead, while in Mumbai, the average wait is around 9.5 months

Canada sees 5,500 foreign student asylum claims in 2025, up 22% from 2024

Canada is witnessing an unprecedented surge in international students seeking asylum, with 5,500 claims in early 2025 and 20,245 in 2024

Visa-free travel, work restrictions, and more: June's immigration shake-up

June 2025 kicks off with sweeping migration and visa rule updates. Australia's cutback on migrant intake, the US visa interview pause, and China's expanded visa-free schemes top the list

UK sees record 1,200 boat migrants in a day despite tougher rules on asylum

The spike, driven by settled weather and ongoing smuggling networks, comes despite new border curbs and tougher rules on asylum and deportation introduced by the Labour government