Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US and met with President Joe Biden, the US Mission to India announced on Monday that 250,000 new visa appointment slots were now available. The newly created lots will be distributed to Indian tourists, skilled laborers, and students, among other types of applicants. “The new slots will … Read more
On Monday, the U.S. Department of State said that all EB-2 visas that were available for the fiscal year 2024 had been granted. This implies that until the following fiscal year, which starts on October 1, 2024, no additional visas under this category will be issued. Scientists, engineers, and physicians are among the foreign professionals … Read more
The cost of an international student’s student visa in Australia has more than doubled, from $710 to $1,600. This decision will affect the thousands of Indians who intend to study abroad. The move has triggered outrage from student representatives who say that the price hike will drive potential students to competitors, ABC News reported on … Read more
Canada has announced the provision of temporary visas for individuals in the Gaza Strip who have Canadian relatives. However, the Canadian government cannot guarantee safe passage out of the besieged Palestinian territory. The program is expected to be operational by January 9, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Previously, the government focused on evacuating 660 … Read more
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the British government has introduced a series of robust measures to significantly curtail migration levels, responding to pressure from Tory MPs. The new immigration rules are expected to affect approximately 300,000 individuals, altering eligibility criteria for entry into the UK. This includes a notable increase in the … Read more
China has unveiled a trial program allowing visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain) and Malaysia. Effective for one year, this initiative aims to boost business and tourism, marking a significant step in facilitating Chinese and foreign personnel exchanges. Under this program, citizens from the mentioned European … Read more
The United States has announced that it will issue employment authorization cards, including those for individuals awaiting green cards, with a validity period of five years. This decision is expected to benefit thousands of Indians residing in the US. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the maximum validity period of Employment Authorization … Read more
New Delhi has taken the unprecedented step of indefinitely suspending visa services for Canadian nationals in the midst of escalating tensions between the two countries. This decision comes following allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which has triggered a diplomatic dispute … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has announced significant changes in visa fees that will come into effect from October 4, 2023. These changes, subject to parliamentary approval, will impact various categories of visas, including visitor and student visas. The adjustments aim to generate additional revenue and align the fees with the UK’s public sector wage … Read more
On June 23rd, Reuters reported that Canadian authorities had arrested Brijesh Mishra, an immigration agent from Jalandhar. On July 24th, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) charged Brijesh Mishra with defrauding 700 Indian students. Canadian authorities faced a situation where Indian students were at risk of mass deportation due to the fraud. Both students and … Read more
In a significant shift, the United Kingdom has introduced new visa regulations that bar international students from bringing their families with them. The updated rules, which have sparked widespread debate and concern, impose restrictions on the ability of students to be accompanied by their loved ones during their academic pursuits in the country. Previously, international … Read more