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India green card wait can stretch 13+ years: Birthplace decides timeline

US green card wait time: From EB-2 backlogs to per-country caps, here's why Indian applicants can wait over a decade despite fast USCIS processing

Ireland to cut English-language student intake, review work, visa rules

The Irish government is reviewing study visa rules as officials warn of labour market impact and housing pressure

Travelling without a British passport? Dual citizens may be denied UK entry

From February 25, 2026, dual British citizens must show a UK passport or certificate of entitlement to board flights, ferries or trains to Britain

Trump's $38 billion plan to overhaul US immigration detention: Explained

Trump's $38 billion plan will add 92,600 ICE beds through new mega detention centres, aiming to speed deportations and consolidate facilities nationwide

US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report

Overseas Indians are opting for Indian health plans for lower premiums, GST relief and AI-led onboarding, says Policybazaar data

China to allow UK, Canada citizens visa-free stay from Feb 17: How it works

China visa-free entry: From February 17, 2026, UK and Canada passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days as Beijing moves to revive travel and business ties

US visa approved after 2 rejections: Don't give up, says Indian applicant

With US visa interviews pushed back and scrutiny tighter, one applicant shares how preparation helped him secure a 10-year B1/B2 visa after two refusals

Indian passport jumps to 75th in Henley Index; visit 56 visa-free countries

Passport Ranking List 2026: India moves up 10 places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, though its visa-free tally dips slightly to 56 destinations

Rs 1 crore per migrant? How Trump govt spent money on deportations

Senate Democrats say migrants were sent to remote nations at huge cost, with little oversight and many later returned home

Why Germany is turning to Indian nurses to fill growing workforce gap

Germany faces a shortage of up to 40,000 nurses as its ageing population strains hospitals, prompting a hiring push in India alongside new mobility and skills agreements

UK study visas drop 31% in January 2026, work, care routes plunge too

UK Health and Care Worker visas fall to 500; study route records weakest January in years after dependant and salary rule changes

Canada Bill C-12: Thousands of immigrants face tougher permit, asylum rules

Canada's proposed immigration law could expand permit cancellation powers and tighten asylum deadlines. Here's what temporary residents should know

Immigration rule: US restricts truck licences to H-2A, H-2B, E-2 holders

US truck license rule: After deadly highway crashes, the Trump administration limits non-domiciled commercial truck licences to select visa holders and tighter checks

UK settlement rules: Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, say MPs

Over 50 MPs urge Shabana Mahmood to rule out applying new 10-year ILR rules to migrant families already living and working in the UK

Cognizant flags US and Europe work visa risks in its annual report

IT services firm cites tighter immigration rules and rising visa costs in key markets, warning of impact on staffing, mobility programmes and project execution

EB-5 visa denied? Will multiple petitions help your case? Experts explain

Immigration lawyers warn that filing multiple I-290Bs after an EB-5 rejection may not improve your chances. Here's what investors should know

Greece trip on cards? Schengen visa centres reopen in India for travellers

Planning a Greece trip? Visa Application Centres across India have resumed. Here's how to apply for a Schengen visa and what documents you need

'UK colonised by immigrants': Billionaire Ratcliffe's remark causes uproar

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments prompt criticism from Keir Starmer, Ed Davey and Stella Creasy as UK migration rules tighten

Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten

From 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025, government data shows a steady drop in Indians heading overseas for higher education

US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?

Indian executives report US B1/B2 visa denials under Section 214(b). Here's what the rule means and what happens after a refusal