Visa Delays Disrupt Diwali Travel Plans For Indians
Visa delays are severely impacting Diwali travel, stemming from pandemic backlogs, policy shifts, and staffing shortages, causing cancellations…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
New Restrictions for F-1 Visa Holders Studying Abroad
The U.S. has restricted F-1 visa holders from study abroad programs exceeding five months, impacting international students' active…
New Zealand Visa Fees Increase Impacting Indian Students
New Zealand's visa fee hike, starting October 2024, impacts Indian students significantly, with student visa fees rising from…
Indian Woman Shailaja Paik Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius Grant” in USA
Shailaja Paik, an Indian-American historian, received the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant," with an $800,000 award.…
India Issues Emergency Travel Advisory Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
India has issued an emergency travel advisory due to heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, cautioning against non-essential…
India to Test Biometric Systems for Immigration in 2025
India plans to test biometric-based immigration systems, using fingerprints and facial recognition to streamline processes and boost security.…
US Opens 250,000 Visa Appointments for Indian Travelers
The U.S. Mission to India has added 250,000 visa appointments, enhancing bilateral ties by addressing high demand among…
US Green Card Lottery DV-2026 Registration Opens
The U.S. Green Card Lottery (DV-2026) registration runs from October 2 to November 5, 2024. This program promotes…
Australia Offers 1,000 Work and Holiday Visas to Indians
Australia will offer 1,000 Work and Holiday visas annually to Indian citizens starting October 1, 2024, under the…