Indian Passport Not Proof of Citizenship, Ministry of External Affairs Clarifies
India clarifies that passports are travel documents, not proof of citizenship, requiring citizens by birth to use cumulative…
Canada Grants Temporary Immigration Relief to Foreign Nationals Affected by Natural Disasters
Canada now gives eligible temporary residents affected by natural disasters up to six months to restore status. The…
Dubai Remote Work Visa 2026: Monthly Income Requirement for Foreign Employer
Dubai's 2026 remote work visa allows foreigners with a $3,500 monthly income to live in the UAE while…
Germany EU Blue Card 2026 Salary Thresholds Rise to €50,700, Lower at €45,934 for Shortage Occupations
Germany sets 2026 EU Blue Card salary thresholds at €50,700 for general roles and €45,934.20 for shortage jobs,…
Germany Online Visa Portal: Digital Family Reunification and More Now Available
Germany launches a Consular Services Portal for digital long-stay visa applications, streamlining the process for workers and students…
Germany Opportunity Card 2026: Skilled Workers Can Enter Without Job Offer
Germany's 2026 Opportunity Card allows skilled non-EU workers to enter and seek jobs for 12 months using a…
UK Raises Settlement English Requirement to B2 Level: Skilled Worker Visa Holders Must Prepare Before March 2027
UK settlement rules change March 26, 2027, raising the English language requirement to B2 level for Skilled Workers,…
Trump Administration Proposes $570 Increase for U.S. Citizenship Application Fees
DHS proposes raising U.S. citizenship fees to $1,330, ending most low-income waivers in a shift to a full-cost…
Court Overturns USCIS Adjudicative Hold on 39 Countries, Citing Unlawful Overreach
A federal judge ruled the USCIS adjudicative hold on 39 countries unlawful. Processing has resumed while the government…
New Zealand Expands AEWV English Rule to Skill Level 3 Workers from June 1, 2026
New Zealand mandates English requirements for AEWV skill level 3 jobs starting June 1, 2026, to improve worker…
UK Tightens Student Visa Sponsor Rules, Threatening University International Student Recruitment Rights
The UK will tighten university sponsor rules from June 2026, lowering visa refusal limits to 5% and raising…
2026 Gift Tax Exclusion for Noncitizen Spouse: Limit Is $194,000, Not Unlimited
The 2026 IRS gift tax exclusion for noncitizen spouses is $194,000. Transfers above this limit for non-U.S. citizens…
UKVI Returns Passports from Visa Application Centres as Evisa System Expands
UKVI now returns passports during processing as the UK shifts to digital eVisas. Return is not an approval;…
Australia 462 Work and Holiday Visa Ballot for Indians Closes June 25
India's registration for Australia's 462 Work and Holiday visa ballot is open until June 25, 2026, with 1,000…