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US green card for grandparents: How to get them legally through family

Apply US green card for Grandparents: You can't directly sponsor your grandparents for a US green card-but if your parents are citizens, they can. Here's how the long route works

Indian F-1 visa applicants: Reveal all social media usernames from 5 years

Indian F-1 visa applicants: US student visa applicants must list all social media handles from the past 5 years and submit the DS-160 form before booking appointments

Want a UK degree? You could graduate with over Rs 62 lakh in debt

Students in England now graduate with an average debt of ₹62.43 lakh, as rising rents and living costs force many to borrow more and work longer hours

Spain offers fast-track visas to students denied by US social media rules

Spain unveils fast-track student visa plan for those denied US entry over political posts, offering quicker university access and simplified paperwork

New Zealand golden visa: 189 foreign investors apply in just 3 months

New Zealand's revamped golden visa scheme draws 189 investor applications in just 10 weeks, with most interest from the US, Hong Kong, China and Germany

EC to review voters' lists in six states to weed out illegal immigrants

As part of the intensive review, poll officials will carry out house-to-house verification to ensure an error-free voters' list, starting immediately with Bihar

Tax-free salary, easy visa: Why 800,000+ Indians live and work in Qatar

Over 800,000 Indians live in Qatar, drawn by tax-free salaries, easier visas, and strong community ties. Here's why the Gulf country remains a top destination

9,800 millionaires to move to UAE in 2025; India to lose 3,500: Report

142,000 millionaires will relocate in 2025, with the UAE and US leading destinations. India to see a net loss of 3,500 HNIs, says Henley report

Portugal: Despite golden visa curbs, foreign buyers fuel housing crisis

Non-EU buyers are paying double for homes in Portugal, fuelling a housing crisis that's pricing out locals and pushing Lisbon to the top of EU unaffordability ranks

Illegal US entry means jail, deportation, visa ban: Embassy warns Indians

US warns Indians against illegal entry, saying it could lead to jail, deportation, and future visa bans. Over 1,000 deported to India since January 2025

Iran-US clash: 800,000 Indians in Qatar told to stay indoors by embassy

After Iran launched missile strikes on a US base in Qatar, the Indian embassy in Doha has urged the over 800,000-strong Indian community to stay calm and indoors

Indians on H-1B visas denied US entry: Why visas get cancelled, what next

Three Indians on H-1B visas denied US entry at Abu Dhabi for overstaying in India. Officials cited job continuity concerns and revoked their visas on the spot

Canada invites 503 foreigners through Express Entry for permanent residency

Canada invited 503 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in its June 23, 2025 Express Entry draw, requiring a minimum CRS score of 742

UK launches £54 mn Global Talent Taskforce to attract skilled foreigners

The UK has launched a Global Talent Taskforce and fund to bring top researchers, scientists and tech experts-including from India-to strengthen its innovation push

No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians

Indian students applying for US F, M, or J visas must now make their social media profiles public for screening, the US embassy has said

Your Airbnb was my home: Why Europeans are turning against tourists

Anti-tourism protests grow across Europe as locals blame visitors for housing woes. Cities like Venice, Barcelona and Lisbon push new rules to limit tourist crowds

Want Australian citizenship? This visa for top talent may get you there

Australia has launched a new permanent visa for globally recognised talent in research, sport, arts, business and academia

UK seeks more high-skilled Indian professionals via Global Talent visa

UK science minister calls for deeper academic ties with India and greater mobility of experts through Global Talent visa; new Industrial Strategy to be released soon

F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt

The US will now scan the social media profiles of all F, M, and J visa applicants, asking them to set accounts to "public" for vetting. Indian experts warn this raises privacy concerns

Canada's immigration system vulnerable to abuse? What IRCC report reveals

Canada's immigration department has confirmed 62 cases of staff misconduct, including bribery and privacy breaches. Experts say the system is vulnerable to abuse from within