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100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests

Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term

Immigration raids: After fatal ICE shooting and arrests, Minnesota on edge

Minnesota's Twin Cities are on edge as federal immigration enforcement intensifies following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer

Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas

Indian students applying to Australia are likely to face deeper checks, more documents and longer processing times after a key visa re-rating

Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers

Indian passport holders can now transit through German airports without a separate visa under specified conditions, easing travel via Europe

Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples

Indian travellers and foreign residents may need to budget more for Japan trips and stay

H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US

From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)

Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa

From freelancers to company founders, Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa offers a fresh Schengen-based option for non-EU remote workers

US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked

The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students

Indian professionals return home amid US visa uncertainty under Trump

Tightening US immigration policies and visa uncertainty are driving Indian professionals, including senior executives, to return home as job opportunities expand across India's fast-growing economy

Spouses of H-1B holders sue US govt over end of automatic work permits

The lawsuit challenges a recent DHS rule change, arguing it was imposed without due process and could force thousands of legally employed dependents to stop working amid visa renewal delays

Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches

ICE is holding more than 68,400 people in detention. Here is what immigrants and US citizens should know if approached by officers

South Australia issues 344 skilled visa invites, opens doors for Indians

The first draw of the new migration year focused on healthcare, engineering, IT, education and construction roles

Hundreds of Indian students in Germany face visa risk: What went wrong

German authorities say IU Berlin's hybrid programmes do not meet full-time study rules, putting hundreds of Indian students at risk

H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice

With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping

Canada Start-up Visa misused as PR route, not job creation: What happened?

Ottawa says an internal review found the Start-up Visa was increasingly being used to secure permanent residence rather than to build businesses

Studying abroad? BookMyForex offers same-day international fee transfers

The MakeMyTrip Group firm says funds can reach universities in as little as six hours, easing pressure from tight overseas fee deadlines

Canada Express Entry: 8,000 candidates invited for PR, CRS cut-off at 511

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw is the second-largest on record and has the lowest CRS cut-off seen in 2025

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened

US President Donald Trump defended the ICE officer, saying the woman 'violently, willfully, and viciously' ran towards him

US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement

Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme

US Embassy warns Indian students of breaking laws, says visa is a privilege

Last year, the US Embassy also cautioned citizens against remaining in America beyond their authorised stay, saying violators risk deportation and a lifelong entry ban