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New Zealand visa fraud: How a Gujarat agent duped 7, swindled Rs 71 lakh

If an agent claims you have been granted a New Zealand visa, you can verify its authenticity using the official Visa Verification service

Germany launches online visa portal for students, including Indians

The system has been developing for two years and is now active across all 167 German visa sections worldwide

New Zealand visitor numbers up 12% in 2024, India, China in top five

Australia accounted for the largest increase, with 127,000 more arrivals than in 2023

H-1B, F-1, B-2 visas and more: Legal ways for Indians to enter the US

While legal migration pathways exist, individuals who attempt to enter the US through illegal means face long-term consequences

Canada to colleges: Reduce reliance on Indian students, invest in talent

Miller insists that while Indian students will continue to be part of Canada's education system, institutions must broaden their outreach to countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America

Best FD rates February 2025: 10 private banks offer 7.5%+ interest

Stock market fluctuations are common, but FDs offer stability, particularly in times of volatility

New Zealand migration shifts: Departures hit 128,700, arrivals drop 32%

Indian citizens made up the largest group of new migrants in 2024, with 27,100 arrivals

Vietnam to launch visa-on-arrival for Indian and other tourists soon

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in Indian tourists in recent years. According to official data, over 250,000 Indian travellers visited Vietnam in 2023

Illegal migrants in US: Deporting even 7.5 mn could cut real GDP by 12%

Trump and his supporters argue that deporting immigrants would save money by reducing the number of people using public services

Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province

Since the start of 2025, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC candidates

US deports 220 Indians: Why Rera-like body is needed for immigration agents

Lack of regulation is enabling illegal activities, says immigration attorney

Married for Canada PR, US green card? You can land into serious trouble

For some people, marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line

1,000 scam workers rescued from Myanmar, including Indians: Why it matters

According to Myanmar's Ministry of Information, most of the victims are from Asian countries such as China and India, with some also from East Africa

France immigration: Even citizens struggle with tough French language tests

An impact report on the new immigration law suggests the stricter rules could see around 60,000 people denied permission to remain in France

UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians, includes visas from 6 more nations

Indian nationals with valid visas, residence permits or Green Cards from six additional countries can obtain a visa upon arrival in the UAE

UK study visas: Applications up 13% in January 2025, first rise in a year

The increase in student visa applications follows a period of decline triggered by policy changes introduced in January 2024

Canada's new rules can cancel visas, work, study permits: Who's affected?

The updated Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations came into effect on January 31, 2025

US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded

Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months

12,000 H-1B visas: JPMorgan, Goldman among top US financial firms filing

The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialised fields, particularly in technology and finance

New Zealand golden visa: Why Indian investors are better off in Dubai

Despite changes, it remains unclear whether Indian investors will be interested in the revamped New Zealand investor scheme