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US visitor visa wait times: Mumbai slowest at 9.5 months, Chennai fastest

us visa wait times: Latest US State Department data shows wide gaps in B1/B2 interview queues across India. Here is what the "average wait time" actually means

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab says Canada will actively recruit researchers, health workers, pilots and skilled military recruits for PR

France set to simplify visa norms for Indian students, says Macron

Macron announced plans to triple the number of Indian students in France and launched an Indo-French AI health centre, as both nations deepen cooperation in AI, mobility and nuclear R&D

Canada issues 6,000 PR invites in Express Entry draw; CRS cut-off at 508

IRCC conducts eighth Express Entry draw of 2026, focusing on Canadian Experience Class candidates already working in Canada

US H-2B visa 2026: First allocation cap reached; Indians ineligible

USCIS holds lottery after demand exceeds 18,490 returning worker visas; Indian nationals remain excluded from H-2B programme

Thailand grants Indians 60-day visa-free stay, plus 30-day extension

Indian travellers can now stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa, with a further 30-day extension available under new rules

Immigration crackdown linked to 88% fall in US job growth vs 2024: Report

US job growth 2025 vs 2024: A San Francisco Fed report finds slower unauthorised immigration is coinciding with weaker construction and manufacturing job growth in the US

UK study plans on the cards? Expert explains jobs, visas and prospects

As UK student interest dips, Glasgow's Deputy Vice-Chancellor outlines hiring trends, Graduate visa timelines and what Indian students must do differently

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