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Green card holders: You can be fined or arrested for not carrying ID

Under Trump's renewed enforcement drive, lawful permanent residents are facing fines for not carrying their green cards - a rule dormant for decades

Why US wants to deport Indian man freed after wrongful 43 years in jail

Freed after 43 years in a wrongful murder conviction, Indian-origin man Subu Vedam now faces deportation under a decades-old US immigration order

UK visa applicants face tougher English tests, 3% higher fund rules

UK tightens visa rules with tougher English tests, higher funds, shorter post-study stays and higher employer charges, impacting Indian students and workers

Henley Passport Index: India's rank slips to 85th as China climbs to 64th

India's passport has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries - down from 59 earlier this year

Trump-effect: US slips from top 10 in Henley Passport Index after 20 years

Henley Passport Index 2025: For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has slipped out of the world's top 10, with Singapore, South Korea and Japan leading the 2025 ranking

Wales rejects UK govt's 6% foreign student fee levy plan: What it means

Wales rejects UK's 6% levy on international student fees, keeping tuition costs unchanged and reaffirming its open stance towards overseas students

Green card overhaul: US to revise criteria for skilled professionals

The US is preparing a rule to redefine green card eligibility for high-skilled professionals, revising O-1A and NIW standards by January 2026

Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps

A student's SEVIS record was terminated after an H-1B withdrawal delay, raising concerns about status loss and the need for swift USCIS confirmation

No one can guarantee a Canadian visa, warns IRCC: Key facts for applicants

Canada warns against rising visa and job scams targeting Indians, stressing that no one can guarantee a Canadian visa or eTA outside official channels

Green Card success: How hiring an attorney helped this couple get US PR

A couple shared their relief on Reddit after finally receiving their US Green Card, detailing their months-long application process and interview experience

US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes

A Reddit user claimed his US visa was first approved and then suddenly rejected at the New Delhi embassy, sparking online debate over possible system or documentation errors

Canada PR: Cash-paid jobs face rejection as IRCC tightens scrutiny

IRCC has started rejecting permanent residency applications where salaries were paid in cash, raising questions about fairness and documentation standards

H-1B visa: From stricter job rules to $100,000 fee, list of planned changes

H-1B Visa Changes: Trump administration proposes sweeping H-1B visa reforms with a $100,000 fee, stricter job definitions, and a wage-based lottery system

Planning a Europe trip? New Schengen biometric entry rule now in effect

Europe New travel rules 2025: From October 12, non-EU travellers to Europe must register biometrics under the new Entry/Exit System replacing passport stamps by April 2026

Philippines bets on visa-free entry, direct flights to woo Indian tourists

The Philippines is banking on visa-free travel and new direct flights from India to boost arrivals and deepen tourism links across South-East Asia

Philippines wooing Indian tourists with visa-free travel, direct flights

In a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity between India and the Philippines, Air India's direct flights from Delhi to Manila commenced operations from October 1

US losing global talent: Replace H-1B lottery with merit system that works

Experts call for a merit-based visa system and higher salary floor to attract the world's best engineers.

France woos Indian students with affordable courses, 2-yr post-study visas

As the US and Europe tighten visa rules, France invites more Indian students with affordable education, English courses, and post-study visas

71.5% Indians travelled solo this festive season, led by millennials

Strap: Indian travellers are breaking away from family holidays, with solo and short-haul international trips defining the 2025 festive season, Atlys data shows

How Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals in US

The Trump administration announced the fee on September 19, arguing that employers were replacing American workers with cheaper talent from overseas