News
You’re one-stop News hub for real-time Visa, Immigration, and travel updates. Stay connected with global trends and policy shifts affecting your journey.
Bulgaria Streamlines Long-Term Visa for Indians with New Centers
From November 1, 2025, Bulgaria will decentralize D visa intake across six Indian cities via VFS Global. New Delhi opens November 1; other cities follow by mid-November. VFS handles document…
UK Allows Gazan Scholars on Fully Funded Scholarships to Bring Family
The UK reversed its ban on dependants for Gazan students with fully funded scholarships on 29 October 2025.…
UC Berkeley Names Shahpour Matloob as In-House Immigration Staff Attorney
In mid-September 2025 UC Berkeley named Shahpour “Shawn” Matloob its first in-house immigration staff attorney, dedicated to legal…
Lovesick Trump Supporter Threatens to Murder ICE Over Visa Delay
A Jacksonville man was arrested October 27, 2025, for allegedly threatening federal officers and the White House after…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should…
UK Emerges as Fastest Remittance Source for India with Low Fees
The UK’s remittance share to India rose to 10.8% in FY 2023-24 on growing Indian student and professional…
Instant Saudi e-Visa Platform: Eligibility, Online Application & Fees
Saudi Arabia’s new August 2025 e-Visa platform accelerates approvals—sometimes in minutes—covers over 60 countries, offers one-year, multi-entry visas,…
Australia’s 2025 Student Cap: Impacts for Indian Applicants
For 2025 Australia will limit new international student places to about 270,000—145,000 for universities and 95,000 for VET/private…
New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers
From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions…
New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025
New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering…