Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026 Go Digital-First in Gazette of India
India launches digital-first OCI rules in 2026, mandating online filing, stricter minor compliance, and 90-day passport update deadlines…
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Iraganaboyina Chandu, Depaul Student, Dies by Suicide. Gofundme Launched to Bring Body Home
A GoFundMe for DePaul graduate Iraganaboyina Chandu has raised $76,000 for repatriation and family debt relief following his…
€60,000 Owed to Visa-Refused Students as ICOS Ring-Fences Escrow Account
Ten Irish language schools owe €60,000 in delayed refunds to international students, sparking calls for stricter Department of…
India Adds 14 Seaports to E-Visa Scheme, Eases Entry at Immigration Check Posts
India adds 14 seaports to its e-Visa scheme as of March 19, 2026, expanding the national network of…
Indian Student Uses AI to Create Viral MAGA Influencer Sam, Emily Hart, Earning Thousands
An Indian medical student used AI to create a fake MAGA influencer, earning thousands monthly before social media…
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing…
Nepal Resumes Issuing Work Permits for Middle East After Conflict-Induced Pause
Nepal resumes work permits for seven Middle East countries for renewals and existing approvals, easing a six-week block…
1 in 3 International Students Face F-1 Visa Refusal in 2025, State Department Data Shows
Global F-1 student visa refusal rates hit a record 35% in 2025, with India seeing a 61% rejection…
U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security…