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UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals

New UAE tenant screening rules allow landlords to access renters' credit reports with consent through UAE PASS system

UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump

Migrant arrests at the US-Mexico border hit the highest level under Donald Trump's second term in April

US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

Schools, farms, bars, cafes would shut: Spain defends pro-migrant policies

The opposition parties seeking to shut down Madrid's pro-migrant policies are jeopardizing key pillars of Spanish life, the Socialist-led government says

Schools, farms, bars, cafes would shut: Spain defends pro-migrant policies
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Malaysia to launch fast-track biometric immigration from Sept 2026: Details

Malaysia will roll out fast-track biometric immigration nationwide from Sept 2026 to reduce airport queues and wait time

Malaysia to launch fast-track biometric immigration from Sept 2026: Details
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Australia bans neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under tough new hate law

Australia has outlawed the neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under new hate laws that criminalise support, funding and recruitment.

Australia bans neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under tough new hate law
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Fake jobs, seized passports, forced scams: Cyber slavery crisis hits Bihar

Bihar Police Probe 1,600 Residents Linked to Southeast Asia Cyber Scam Networks

Fake jobs, seized passports, forced scams: Cyber slavery crisis hits Bihar
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

US Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB-1, EB-2 dates move backwards for Indians

'Retrogression' in the June 2026 US Visa Bulletin is set to trigger fresh Green Card delays for thousands of Indian professionals

US Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB-1, EB-2 dates move backwards for Indians
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Nursing, AI and Europe: The new study-abroad formula For Indian students

Italy, France and New Zealand gain stronger traction as Indian students choose study-abroad destinations based on jobs, course value and long-term career outcomes

Nursing, AI and Europe: The new study-abroad formula For Indian students
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means

Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter

Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries

US waives up to USD 15,000 visa bonds for World Cup fans from select nations despite tougher immigration checks

US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner

The Fentanyl crisis and the India link: Why the US has issued visa restrictions

How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details

New Altyn Visa promises tax incentives, easier residency and long-term access for foreign investors

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention

Widow of retired US soldier says during detention she shared a dormitory with nearly 60 women, many of them mothers separated from their children

'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Ghost offices, Indian HR networks, OPT visas: Shell scam under ICE Scanner

Locked Offices, Fake Payrolls? Inside the OPT Shell Company Crackdown Rocking Indian Students in the US

Ghost offices, Indian HR networks, OPT visas: Shell scam under ICE Scanner
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraud

Optional Practical Training allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24, months

10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraud
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years

West Asia remains the largest source of deportations, but North America and Southeast Asia are seeing a rising share amid visa fraud and immigration crackdowns

Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter

Indonesia is tightening tourist visa rules as influencers, digital nomads and remote workers come under scrutiny

Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament

The election of Indian-born Q Manivannan has reignited debate in the UK over whether temporary visa holders should hold public office

Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Disney cruise workers among 27 whose US visas revoked in child abuse probe

US Immigration Officials Revoke Visas of Foreign Cruise Workers After Multi-Ship Operation

Disney cruise workers among 27 whose US visas revoked in child abuse probe
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Trump administration plans to raise cost of hiring H-1B workers by 30%

The new thresholds are ultimately likely to shrink opportunities for young talent as employers balk at paying more

Trump administration plans to raise cost of hiring H-1B workers by 30%
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 10:33 PM IST