Indian student enrollment in United States drops amid new challenges
Gujarati student enrollment in the US fell 30% due to strict F-1 visa denials, rising costs, and social…
Judge orders release of Dilbar Gul Dilbar in Rochester visa fraud case
Afghan refugee Dilbar Gul Dilbar faces Rochester court over alleged SIV visa fraud but was released ahead of…
UK, Canada, Australia remain top choices for Indian students
UK, Canada, and Australia remain top study destinations despite tougher post-study visa rules and financial hurdles. International students…
US Tech Visa Applications face tighter rules and review in 2025
In 2025, US tech visa applications face stricter scrutiny, more paperwork, and mandatory digital procedures. H-1B hopefuls must…
USCIS selects lowest number of H-1B visa registrations since 2021
The 2026 H-1B visa lottery saw 120,141 selected registrations, down 26.9% from last year. Fewer duplicate entries raised…
UK says Kenya not singled out in new Care Worker Visa Program rules
The UK’s new immigration rules end the Care Worker Visa Program, affecting many Kenyans. Stricter requirements for language,…
UK plans new Investor Visa to draw foreign wealth after record outflow
Facing a 17% drop in its millionaire population, the UK is considering a revised Investor Visa—boosting investment minimums,…
Uzbekistan and China to begin visa-free travel starting June 2025
From June 1, 2025, citizens of Uzbekistan and China can travel visa-free for up to 30 days per…
China opens visa-free travel to five Latin American countries
China introduces visa-free entry for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025. This…
After migrant student’s deportation, visa checks tightened over Navy base spying fears
Following a migrant student’s deportation for alleged spying at Virginia Navy bases, U.S. authorities have toughened student visa…
Venezuelan Gang Killer Walks Free Under Biden Policies
Expanded Biden Administration immigration measures, including TPS and parole, enabled over 470,000 Venezuelans to reside and work legally.…
US Immigration phone scam targets student visa holders nationwide
International students in the US face rising phone scams from impersonators posing as US Immigration officials. These scammers…
Kazakhstan’s Golden Visa Program launches to attract global investors
Kazakhstan’s Golden Visa requires a US$300,000 minimum investment in companies or securities, not property. Applicants receive up to…
South Africa’s Tourism Slows Even After E-Visa System Launch
South Africa’s tourism improved with the e-visa system and an uptick in arrivals, but full recovery is slow.…