Labour Ministry Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Workers
Thailand and the U.S. launch major labor crackdowns in 2026, implementing stricter I-9 audits and nationwide work permit…
Australia Tightens Student Visas as Refusals for South Asians Hit Record Highs
Australia and U.S. student visa refusals for South Asians hit record highs in 2026, with some markets seeing…
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
Initial OPT Guidelines: Self-Employment and the 90-Day Unemployment Limit
Learn how F-1 students can use self-employment and consulting to maintain OPT status and stay within the 90-day…
United Flight Carrying 231 Strikes Light Pole and Truck Near Newark Airport
A United flight hit a light pole and bakery truck while approaching Newark Liberty, but landed safely with…
What Is Skip Lagging in Airlines? Hidden City Ticketing Explained
Key Takeaways Skip lagging is not illegal in the U.S., but it violates airline contracts of carriage and…
Trump Administration Eases Visa Freeze for Foreign Physicians Already in U.S.
The Trump administration lifts visa processing freezes for foreign doctors already in the U.S., but keeps travel bans…
EU Gives Italy Flexibility on Biometric Entry Checks as Summer Travel Peaks
EU allows temporary flexibility for EES biometric checks in 2026 to reduce airport queues, letting guards skip fingerprints…
UAE Rolls Out AI-Powered Platform “eye” to Speed Work-Permit Screening with Smart Algorithms
The UAE launches an AI-powered work permit screening platform in May 2026 to automate applicant assessment and align…
U.S. Requires ‘no Fear of Persecution’ Declaration in Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
New U.S. rules require non-immigrant visa applicants to answer fear-of-return questions. A 'Yes' answer results in automatic refusal…
India, Bangladesh Announce Full Visa Service Restoration with Phased Restart
India and Bangladesh move to restore full visa services by June 2026 after an 18-month suspension, starting with…
Home Ministry Rolls Out Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026, Making OCI 100% Digital
India launches 100% digital OCI system under 2026 rules, featuring e-OCIs, 15-day processing, and electronic status revocation powers.
Germany’s Embassy in Brazil Launches International Portal for Chancenkarte Job Visas
Germany's Embassy in Brazil launched a digital portal for Chancenkarte applications on May 1, 2026, moving the job-seeker…
India Rolls Out E-OCI Platform as Ministry of Home Affairs Enforces Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026
India launches e-OCI platform in 2026, digitizing applications and banning dual passports for minors to streamline immigration and…