NEW DELHI: The United States has decided to freeze visa processing indefinitely for citizens of 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, Somalia and Afghanistan, in what is being described as one of the Trump administration’s most far-reaching immigration enforcement measures, according to a Fox News Digital report.The US State Department will suspend visa processing beginning January…
NEW DELHI: A viral social media post by USA fast bowler Ali Khan sparked widespread speculation on Tuesday, with claims that India had denied visas to US cricketers of Pakistan origin ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. However, officials familiar with the process have clarified that no visas have been formally rejected and…
LONDON: Two Indian-origin people have been caught in a sting operation in the UK selling British visas illegally for thousands of pounds and even offering them to migrants without any requirement to work.The Daily Mail said its undercover investigation found an Indian-origin female student in Britain selling work visas on Facebook Marketplace using forged documents…
The UK is moving towards a fully digital immigration system, with eVisas set to replace all physical visa stickers by 2026, according to updated guidance from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Visit this official page for more details and clarity. The transition is already underway, with phased changes beginning in January 2026 and earlier cut-off…
Microsoft has issued an advisory for its employees on H-1B/H-4 amid the ongoing visa appointment rescheduling and stamping delays. This comes amid new social media screening, said to address the potential “abuse of the H-1B program”. Calling it a “rapidly developing situation”, the software giant has issued “preliminary guidance” for employees who are in the…
UK work visa approvals decline for Indian applicants For a long time, the UK felt like a predictable choice for Indian nurses, doctors, IT professionals and students looking to work abroad. The rules were clear, the demand was steady, and the pathway — while not easy — was familiar. That certainty is now fading.Immigration changes…
In a recent important update, the United States Embassy in New Delhi has issued a clear and firm warning to Indian applicants who are seeking U.S. tourist visas (B-1/B-2). It is the practice commonly referred to as birth tourism wherein people travel to the United States to give birth so that a child automatically gets…
India has relaxed visa norms for China the two countries take steps to mend relations strained by the eastern Ladakh border standoff in 2020. In its latest push, India will now make entry easier for Chinese professionals visiting for short-term.According to sources cited by PTI, Chinese nationals coming to India for limited durations will no…
NEW DELHI: India has streamlined procedures to fast-track business visas for Chinese professionals, a significant move aimed at improving relations between the two powers and addressing long-standing delays that have cost billions in lost output due to a shortage of skilled technicians, Reuters reported on Friday.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted the move as…
NEW DELHI: The United States on Thursday clarified that its consular officers will reject tourist visa applications if they determine that the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the country in order to secure US citizenship for the child. Officials said such travel is not permitted and will result in a visa…