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Trump admin to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000: All you need to know

Trump administration clarified that visa quotas are not changing; the annual limit remains 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders from US universities

Trump launches US 'Gold Card' visa programme to attract wealthy immigrants

New pay-to-immigrate scheme offers residency for $1 million, replacing EB-1 and EB-2 visas and aiming to boost US commerce and investment

Trump to impose $100K fee per year for H-1B visas, likely to impact Indians

India was the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71 per cent of approved beneficiaries, while China was a distant second at 11.7 per cent, according to government data

US revokes visas of Indian corporate leaders over drug links: Embassy

The US embassy in New Delhi confirmed it has revoked and denied visas of Indian executives accused of trafficking fentanyl precursors

Indian H-1B holder overstays 60-day grace rule, faces ban: What to know

An Indian H-1B visa holder overstayed after misjudging US rules, sparking warnings for professionals about the strict 60-day grace period and entry checks

Germany waives visa fees for Indian students: How Gratis visa works

Indian students can now travel to Germany for short-term academic programmes without paying visa fees, under a new agreement between the two countries

Georgia visa woes: Indians report racial profiling, detentions at borders

Indian tourists report racial profiling, detentions and deportations at Georgia's borders even as arrivals from India surge by 40% in 2025

H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery

H-1B reform is back in the US spotlight as Senator Jim Banks proposes scrapping OPT, raising wages to $150,000 and ending the visa lottery

UK illegal immigration: First Indian deported to France under new scheme

An Indian man has become the first to be deported from the UK under the new "one-in, one-out" migration deal with France, which swaps illegal arrivals for approved asylum seekers

Indian techie shot by US police; family seeks MEA's help to bring back body

In a statement, the Santa Clara Police Department in the US identified the deceased as Mohammed Nizamuddin, who hailed from Mahabubnagar in Telangana

US Embassy warns Indians: One wrong move could mean a lifetime ban

The US Embassy in India cautioned citizens against remaining in America beyond their authorised stay, saying violators risk deportation and a lifelong entry ban

Dubai couple denied US tourist visa despite travel record in Europe, Turkey

A Dubai IT professional and his wife were refused a US tourist visa under section 214B despite past trips to Europe, Turkey, and Asia, sparking debate online

Adopting from India? New Zealand's new rules could affect your child's visa

New Zealand will no longer recognise most overseas adoptions for visa and citizenship, with India exempt only through CARA-approved cases

Japan multiple-entry visas: How a Bangalore family got approval with ease

A Bangalore family of four secured Japan's three-year multiple-entry visas, sharing a step-by-step account of the process, paperwork and costs

UK crackdown: 2,000 firms lose sponsor licences over immigrant visa abuse

UK revoked nearly 2,000 employer licences in a year for exploiting migrant workers, double the figure from the previous year

EB-5 visas exhausted for FY2025, issuances to restart on October 1: USCIS

All EB-5 unreserved visas for FY2025 have been exhausted, with new issuances to resume from October 1

Worried about your visa? Cleartrip to refund full ticket cost on denial

Cleartrip launches free Visa Denial Cover on all international flight bookings ahead of Flipkart's Big Billion Days, with festive flight and hotel deals

Finland lures Indian students with low fees, PR track and high pay: Decoded

Finland Visa for Indian Student: Finland offers affordable tuition, high ROI, and a clear PR track, making it a rising choice for Indian students abroad

No visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing, warns US govt

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visas are being denied to foreigners accused of "celebrating" the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Not real estate, but Rs 2.5 cr donation can get you Portuguese golden visa

Portugal's Golden Visa lures Indians with fast-track EU citizenship but comes with higher costs, stricter rules, and long delays