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Finland's citizenship grants hit record: Indians among top visa seekers

Nordic country's citizenship approvals hit record high while overall immigration slows; family visas rise, with Indians among top applicants

Finland's citizenship grants hit record: Indians among top visa seekers
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

New Zealand unveils new post-study work visa options for graduates: Details

Studying in New Zealand could get more rewarding under New Work Visa Rules

New Zealand unveils new post-study work visa options for graduates: Details
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Over 2 lakh H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for faster visa processing: DHS

70% of H-1B applicants paying $100,000 to avoid months-long visa wait

Over 2 lakh H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for faster visa processing: DHS
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

It's return of the natives as Indian techies' American dream fades

The flow of Indian technology professionals to the US is slowing, while the number returning to India is rising amid visa uncertainty, weaker hiring, and shifts in the global tech job market

It's return of the natives as Indian techies' American dream fades
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Traveling abroad via Germany? Indians don't need a transit visa from 3 June

Indian Flyers Get Visa-Free Transit Through German Airports

Traveling abroad via Germany? Indians don't need a transit visa from 3 June
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Indians no longer need transit visa at German airports from June 3

Every year, a large number of Indians, including students, professionals and tourists, travel through German airports, on way to other destinations

Indians no longer need transit visa at German airports from June 3
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Applying for a US Visa? Website outages are causing delays worldwide

US Visa Applicants Face Global Disruptions as Scheduling Systems Experience Technical Issues

Applying for a US Visa? Website outages are causing delays worldwide
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

India tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days: Details

New directives require foreign nationals to register before crossing the 180-day threshold and restrict extended stays to emergencies

India tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days: Details
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Foreign visitors must register before 180-day limit for longer stay: Govt

The new provision, notified on Monday, replaces the earlier requirement that foreigners register within 14 days after completing 180 days of stay in India

Foreign visitors must register before 180-day limit for longer stay: Govt
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Planning Canada PR? Ontario has closed its most popular immigration streams

All nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams have been eliminated, effective May 30, 2026.

Planning Canada PR? Ontario has closed its most popular immigration streams
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Vietnam trip? New health declaration rule mandatory for tourists from July

Under the new regulations, travelers must complete a health declaration within seven days prior to their entry, departure or transit

Vietnam trip? New health declaration rule mandatory for tourists from July
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

US arrests 30 Indians living and working illegally, deportation planned

Out of the 36 illegal semi-truck drivers arrested, 30 were from India, while the remaining six were from Mexico, El Salvador, and Russia

US arrests 30 Indians living and working illegally, deportation planned
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 8:15 AM IST

Trump's immigration agency eyes ad data: Critics warn of surveillance risks

ICE is exploring commercial ad-tech data to aid immigration probes, raising privacy and surveillance concerns

Trump's immigration agency eyes ad data: Critics warn of surveillance risks
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

Indian-owned companies in UK surge 60% to 1,912, create over 200,000 jobs

1,912 Indian-Owned Firms, £105.77 Billion Turnover: UK Sees Record India Growth

Indian-owned companies in UK surge 60% to 1,912, create over 200,000 jobs
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Thinking of working abroad? Europe's farms may outpay your desk role

Seasonal jobs in European vineyards, greenhouses and farms are drawing attention as higher wages and lower living costs boost savings potential

Thinking of working abroad? Europe's farms may outpay your desk role
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

France Work Visa Update: How new EU Blue card rules can benefit Indians

These reforms are part of France implementing the requirements of the 2021 EU Blue Card Directive.

France Work Visa Update: How new EU Blue card rules can benefit Indians
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

No automatic return to India: US clarifies controversial Green Card memo

What the latest US Green Card clarification means for Indian professionals

No automatic return to India: US clarifies controversial Green Card memo
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Hidden visa tax: VFS under scrutiny over 30% visa fee mark-up allegations

A joint investigation has exposed how VFS Global leverages its global visa-processing monopoly to aggressively mislead travelers into purchasing expensive, unwanted premium add-ons

Hidden visa tax: VFS under scrutiny over 30% visa fee mark-up allegations
Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said memo merely reaffirmed existing discretionary powers after concerns that green card applicants could be forced to leave the US during processing

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies
Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

'Immigration system breaks you down': Indian techie leaves US after layoff

Reddit user says he was emotionally drained due to the uncertainty surrounding his green card application

'Immigration system breaks you down': Indian techie leaves US after layoff
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 1:43 PM IST