Cabinet Extends IVFRT Scheme Under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 with Rs 1,800 Crore
India extends its IVFRT immigration scheme to 2031 with a Rs 1,800 crore budget, introducing mobile services and…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa System for Tourists with $8 Application Fee and $123.71 Visa Fee
Afghanistan launches a 2026 tourist e-visa system, allowing online applications and removing embassy visits for a $128 fee…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
India Flags Concerns Over U.S. Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle introduces wage-weighted selection while Indian applicants face massive interview backlogs and expanded social…
U.S. Issues Worldwide Caution, Security Alert as Middle East Risks Rise
U.S. State Department issues Worldwide Caution on March 22, 2026, warning of travel disruptions and security risks to…
H-1B Workers in India Face Visa Slot Crunch as USCIS and Department of State Split Roles
Indian H-1B workers face travel risks as stricter 2025 interview rules and limited waivers create a major bottleneck…
Unaccompanied Alien Child Ages Out of ORR, Dies at Glades County Detention Center
19-year-old Royer Perez-Jimenez died in ICE custody, highlighting the dangerous legal transition migrants face when they turn 18…
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman Blocks Pentagon Press-Access Policy on First and Fifth Amendment Grounds
A federal judge blocked Pentagon press-access restrictions, ruling them unconstitutional and highlighting the importance of transparency for international...
Foreign Nationals Have No Fundamental Right to Stay After Visa Expires…
Delhi High Court rules foreign nationals have no fundamental right to stay in India post-visa expiry; government holds…
Taiwan to Skip WTO Meeting Due to Visa Dispute with Cameroon
Taiwan withdraws from WTO's MC14 in Cameroon over 'Province of China' visa label, citing a violation of member…
UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Japan Plans Visa Fee Hike in 2026, Impacting Permanent Residency and Stay Extensions
Japan approves sharp increases to visa and residency fee ceilings, the first hike since 1982, to fund support…
Kazakhstan and EU Enter Final Stage of Visa Facilitation Talks
Kazakhstan and the EU aim to sign a visa facilitation deal in 2026 to reduce application fees and…