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Vietnam launches 5-year visa waiver for top global talent; Indians eligible

Vietnam's new long-term visa waiver card opens from August 15 for top global talent, including eligible Indians, for stays up to five years

Tourist tax on cards? Why London may mimic Paris in charging visitors

As Sadiq Khan, London's mayor who favors a tourist tax, put it, most travelers: "don't really mind paying the few extra euros" when they visit cities such as Paris and Berlin

Illegal immigrants in US: Self-deport and get free flight, $1,000 & more

US offers illegal immigrants a free flight, $1,000 bonus, and a fine waiver to voluntarily return home via the CBP Home mobile app

H-1B shocker: 1 in 6 Indians face early US deportation risk, survey finds

New survey shows rising cases of Indian H-1B holders getting deportation notices before the 60-day grace period ends, risking a permanent US ban

Independence Day weekend 2025: Goa to Singapore, where Indians are headed

Indians are packing bags for the Independence Day long weekend, with top spots from Goa to Dubai set for a rush of holidaymakers

H-1B visa expiring? Indian chose Jamaica for visa slots, smooth process

An Indian H-1B visa holder renewed his visa in Jamaica instead of India and shared the full process, documents, costs, and interview details in a detailed Reddit post

US Visa Bulletin Sept 2025: Indian employment-based green cards may freeze

September's US Visa Bulletin keeps Indian family F2A filings open but warns employment-based green cards may freeze by month-end due to high demand

Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID not proof of citizenship: Bombay HC ruling decoded

In a key ruling with implications for immigration cases, the Bombay High Court has held that documents like Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and voter ID cards cant be treated as proof of Indian citizenship

Canada Express Entry: PR applicants need mandatory upfront medical exam

From August 21, 2025, Canada Express Entry PR applicants must complete a medical exam before applying, covering all family members, even non-accompanying

US to end 'Dropbox' visa renewals from Sept 2: Students, workers to be hit

US to scrap 'Dropbox' visa renewals for most work, student categories from Sept 2, 2025, forcing in-person interviews and likely delays in India

New Zealand to launch two new seasonal work visas from December 2025

From December 8, 2025, New Zealand will offer two new seasonal work visas for roles in agriculture, tourism, food processing, and more

UK immigration raids: Hundreds, including Indian migrants, arrested

UK migrants Arrest: UK arrests hundreds, including Indian nationals, in a nationwide crackdown on delivery riders working illegally, with asylum support reviews and business fines to follow

H-1B visa: White House clears rule to replace lottery with wage system

US may replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system, a move that could reshape job prospects for Indians seeking work in America

US fixed-term F-1, J-1 visas may disrupt studies for 4 lakh Indian students

The US plans to replace 'duration of status' with fixed-term student visas, raising costs and uncertainty for thousands of Indian students in multi-year courses

Kuwait offers visa on arrival for Indians with valid GCC residence permit

Indians with a valid GCC residence permit can now get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, while others must continue to apply in advance and await approval

UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means

UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme allows foreign criminals to be removed before appeals, with hearings held remotely from their home country

Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track

A new US bill proposes letting green card applicants waiting over 10 years pay $20,000 to fast-track their applications, alongside wider visa reforms

Luxembourg visa scam: Over 40 Indians lured with fake short-stay permits

Luxembourg's business visa allows short stays for meetings and trade. Gujarat ATS says 40+ people were duped with fake visas sold for ₹8-12 lakh

US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders

US to tighten green card age rules from August 15, putting thousands of Indian children at risk of losing eligibility once they turn 21

Weekly Updates: US to Kuwait, 7 key immigration and study abroad changes

Immigration Weekly Updates Here: Visa delays, new rules and rising costs marked the first week of August 2025, with changes across the US, UK, Australia, Switzerland and Kuwait