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Germany spouse visa: Eligibility, costs, process and key rules explained

From eligibility and A1 language rules to costs, work rights and residency, here's how Germany's spouse visa works

Germany spouse visa: Eligibility, costs, process and key rules explained
Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Planning to move to Australia? Your visa may now cost up to 25% more

Australia raises student visa fee to AUD 2,500: What it means for Indian students

Planning to move to Australia? Your visa may now cost up to 25% more
Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

The world's strongest passports come with the world's highest tax bills

Beyond visa-free travel: Why taxes, wealth and investment now define passport power

The world's strongest passports come with the world's highest tax bills
Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Europe claims 9 of world's top 10 passports; India slips to 125th

Global Passport Index 2026: Europe rules, Ireland beats UK, US slips

Europe claims 9 of world's top 10 passports; India slips to 125th
Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

US widens H-1B visa fraud crackdown; Cognizant among IT firms mentioned

Explained: Why the US has launched a probe into H-1B and PERM visa fraud

US widens H-1B visa fraud crackdown; Cognizant among IT firms mentioned
Updated On : 09 Jul 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

US court blocks Trump's no-bond immigration detention policy: Details

Appeals court rules that detained immigrants are entitled to bond hearings, citing constitutional due process

US court blocks Trump's no-bond immigration detention policy: Details
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Kuwait 15-year investor residency opens: Eligibility and rules explained

Kuwait investor residency: Rs 14 crore investment needed for 15-year permit

Kuwait 15-year investor residency opens: Eligibility and rules explained
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

US Green Card applicants face year-long PERM wait as backlog persists

PERM, prevailing wage timelines updated: What US Green Card applicants should know

US Green Card applicants face year-long PERM wait as backlog persists
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

US plans changes to employment-based green card process: Key details

The proposed PERM reforms could change how employers sponsor workers for employment-based green cards

US plans changes to employment-based green card process: Key details
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Saudi Arabia launches pilot service to book flights, hotels, visa: Details

New service lets travellers book their visa, flights and hotel together through one integrated travel process

Saudi Arabia launches pilot service to book flights, hotels, visa: Details
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Trump's new immigration roadmap and what it means for H-1Bs, students

Trump's new US immigration rulebook-What it could mean for H-1B workers, students, Green Card applicants and employers

Trump's new immigration roadmap and what it means for H-1Bs, students
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

EB-5 visa: Why rural America is becoming the top green card route

Experts say visa availability, filing timelines and reserved categories now matter as much as investment returns under EB-5

EB-5 visa: Why rural America is becoming the top green card route
Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 5:38 PM IST

US citizenship is getting pricier. Here's how Indian families can prepare

USCIS is largely fee-funded, and periodic increases have become part of the agency's effort to recover operational costs.

US citizenship is getting pricier. Here's how Indian families can prepare
Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Japan to hike residence permit, PR application fees from Oct 1: Key details

Higher charges for residence permit renewals and permanent residency applications will take effect across Japan from October 1

Japan to hike residence permit, PR application fees from Oct 1: Key details
Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Explained: Canada updates citizenship-by-descent application rules

IRCC issues clearer proof requirements after reviewing Bill C-3 cases, with most flagged citizenship certificates restored.

Explained: Canada updates citizenship-by-descent application rules
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know

Investment threshold may rise to $1.4 million for some projects as US plans tighter EB-5 oversight and compliance rules

US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

India rolls out e-OCI: How diaspora members can access the digital card

India rolls out e-OCI Card: Physical OCI booklets remain valid but travellers can now carry a secure digital version on their phone

India rolls out e-OCI: How diaspora members can access the digital card
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Thailand travel rules tighten for Indians: Embassy explains what to carry

Visa-free travel has ended. Indian visitors now need to meet stricter entry rules to avoid delays or denial of entry

Thailand travel rules tighten for Indians: Embassy explains what to carry
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

New Zealand may tighten immigration rules for Indians: What to know

Draft proposals could make work visas harder for Indians as New Zealand weighs new immigration rules.

New Zealand may tighten immigration rules for Indians: What to know
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

ICE averages 2,000 arrests a day in US amid latest immigration crackdown

ICE arrests 10,000 people in five-day crackdown as Trump ramps up deportation drive

ICE averages 2,000 arrests a day in US amid latest immigration crackdown
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 10:44 AM IST