Page 32 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Schengen visa in 4 days? Indian couple gets 5-year multi-entry via cascade

Indian travellers with a clean Schengen visa history may now qualify for 2- or 5-year multi-entry visas under the EU's new "cascade" system

UK, Germany, Australia, US: Costs, top colleges & tips for Indian students

With US visa slots still scarce, Indian students are weighing other study destinations like the UK, Germany, and Australia-cost, culture, and visas all in play

No more visa stickers: UK mandates eVisas for students, skilled workers

From July 15, international students and skilled workers heading to the UK will no longer get visa stickers in their passports, as the country shifts to eVisas

Birthright citizenship: Travelling to give birth in US? Visa may be denied

US warns visas may be cancelled if used for childbirth to gain citizenship, as courts block Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship for non-citizens' kids

Canada visa lottery: 17860 parents, grandparents of migrants invited for PR

Canada has reopened its Parents and Grandparents Program for 2025, with IRCC sending 17,860 invitations by lottery. Selected applicants must apply by October 9

Visas for just ₹1! Atlys' UK, Schengen, UAE deal live on August 4, 5

Atlys is launching a ₹1 visa sale for Indian travellers on August 4 and 5, covering countries like the UK, UAE, US, and several Schengen nations

F-1 visa delays leave thousands of Indian students in N Carolina in limbo

With the US fall semester days away, Indian students are struggling to get visa slots, prompting 15 US lawmakers to urge action amid growing concern

India-UK FTA offers 1,800 UK visas for chefs, yoga experts, musicians

India-UK FTA allows chefs, yoga experts, musicians and other professionals to work in Britain, with 1,800 visas offered annually for niche roles

Heading to Europe? ₹2,000 travel permit required for each adult soon

Europe is raising the fee for its upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation from €7 to €20, sparking pushback from tourism bodies even before the system launches

US visa interview waiver 2025: Who is still eligible under new rules

Most US visa applicants, including children and seniors, must now attend in-person interviews unless they fall under limited exempt categories

US visa doesn't guarantee entry: Minor red flags can lead to deportation

A valid US visa doesn't guarantee entry. Here's why CBP officers can still deny you at the airport-and what travellers should do to avoid trouble

End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed

The H-1B visa is under fire as US politicians target foreign workers amid tech layoffs, fuelling anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy threats

US visa update: B1/B2 interview waiver window cut from 48 to 12 months

From September, US will shorten visa interview waiver window from 48 to 12 months, forcing more B1/B2 applicants to attend in-person consulate interviews

New Zealand, Azerbaijan visa scam: Indians lose Rs 40 lakh to fake jobs

Fake work visa rackets promising jobs abroad have cheated Indian jobseekers out of lakhs over the years

UK govt to track anti-migrant content shared on social media platforms

Move follows violent protests fuelled by misinformation about asylum-seekers

Hotels, hostels or homestays abroad? From budget to safety, choose right

Hotels still lead, but younger Indians are picking hostels and homestays for social vibes, savings, and local experiences. Here's how to choose smartly

Indian passport rises in 2025 index. Now, visit 59 visa-free countries

India has jumped eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, its highest-ever mobility score

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Indian tourists must avoid these 7 places

India warns travellers to avoid 7 Thai provinces after deadly border clashes with Cambodia force over 1 lakh evacuations and disrupt tourism

US to green card holders, visitors: Carry ID at all times or risk fine

US warns green card holders and visitors to carry ID proof at all times or face fines. Indians, the second-largest immigrant group, could be affected

No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky

Thousands of Indian students with US college admissions are still waiting for F-1 visa slots. Some are exploring third-country appointments, but the process is far from simple