USA Stakeholders Call for Faster Student Visa Processing and Higher Approval Rates
Visa processing delays and high refusal rates affect international students, especially from Africa and the Global South, seeking…
Rising Numbers of Same-Sex Immigrant Couples in Canada
Over the past 20 years, same-sex immigrant couples in Canada soared from 900 to 20,470. They're increasingly moving…
UK to Implement Immigration Cuts Amid Record High Numbers
The UK is cutting immigration due to record net migration of 606,000 in 2022, which Prime Minister Rishi…
Indians Turn to EB-5 Amid H1B Visa Delays
The EB-5 visa is gaining popularity among Indians due to the challenges of securing H1B visas, which are…
Stricter Finland Citizenship Rules Effective October 2024
From October 1, 2024, Finland will enforce stricter citizenship rules, extending the required residence period from five to…
Finland Visa Application Partner Announced
Finland has chosen VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd for processing visa and residence permit applications after a rigorous selection…
24-Year-Old Caught Using Donkey Route to US Disguised as Senior Citizen
Guru Sewak Singh from Lucknow disguised as a 67-year-old to illegally immigrate to the USA but was caught…
Meta Favoring H-1B Workers: Court Reopens Bias Case
The Ninth Circuit Court revived a discrimination case against Meta, alleging it prefers H-1B visa holders over U.S.…
Canada Bans Border Applications for Post-Graduation Work Permits
Canada has banned post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications at the border to curb "flagpoling," which strains resources. This…
2024 Global Student Visa Fees Compared
Student visa fees vary widely across countries. In 2024, Belgium charges $215, Denmark $274, Finland $377 to $485,…
Australia Visa Fees: New Costs Impacting Indian Students
Australia has increased student visa fees from $710 to $1,600, impacting Indian students. Applications must now be submitted…
Canada Considers Buying Hotels to Tackle Refugee Crisis
Canada is addressing the refugee housing crisis by purchasing hotels and converting them into housing centers, supported by…
Marcos Orders E-Visa Review for Indian Tourists
President Marcos Jr. urges streamlined e-visa processing for Indian tourists, highlighting its potential to boost tourism. Currently, Indian…
Chaos in P.E.I: Immigrants Flee as Minister Stubbornly Holds Firm on Policy!
P.E.I. has changed its immigration policies, reducing permanent residency opportunities for sales and service industry workers. This has…