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H-1B alert: US visa applicants to face major change; Who will be affected?

Starting March 30, the US will expand its visa screening to include social media activity for a broader range of visa categories. Applicants must set profiles to public for vetting, aligning with national security measures.

Updated on Mar 28, 2026, 4:51 PM IST

Cabinet approves ₹1,800 cr to upgrade immigration, visa systems for foreigners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PMO/ANI Video Grab File)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026, 5:49 PM IST

H-1B visa registrations ‘dip’ but some firms benefit amid tighter visa rules

The new rules have affected large outsourcing firms, but they have also created an advantage for some groups.

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 4:47 PM IST

India grants visa relief to foreigners, no penalty on overstay amid US-Iran war

India has granted 30-day visa extension to affected foreign nationals amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 5:34 AM IST

Tarique in power, India to resume visa services in Bangladesh soon, says report

Indian visa centres had suspended operations in Bangladesh as ties between the two countries deteriorated.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 8:30 AM IST

The Accomplice Who Was Going to Testify Against Jeffrey Epstein—Then Went Dark

Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel in an undated photo.

Published on Feb 19, 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Indian passport jumps to 75th: Which countries can Indians visit visa-free?

In 2025, India ranked 85th on the Henley Index, marking a significant 10-place climb.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 8:17 PM IST

Bengaluru tech founder says his US visa was rejected after question on salary

Dhananjay Yadav has expressed bafflement at his US visa being rejected.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026, 7:05 PM IST

Trump admin gives positive update on visa processing freeze ahead of World Cup

Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 1:30 AM IST

H‑1B visa delays trap many Indian techies: ‘Feels like Minecraft game’

Social media vetting has led to US visa application processing delays. Image for representational purposes.

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 9:56 AM IST

Germany eases travel for Indians with visa-free transit | What it means

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, left, and Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, during a joint press statement in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

Updated on Jan 13, 2026, 9:40 AM IST

Bangladesh restricts visa services for Indians amid growing tensions: Report

Tourist and other visa services for Indians have also been suspended at Bangladeshi missions in Mumbai and Chennai.

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 4:27 PM IST

Indian H-1B holder laid off in India seeks advice on returning to US

An Indian man’s Reddit post on returning to the US after a layoff sparked mixed reactions.

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 2:01 PM IST

'Lost ₹1 lakh': Woman shares how Australia visa rejection derailed NZ trip

The woman said that her husband's visa application was rejected twice, citing the same reasons.

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 7:45 PM IST

Indian man in Singapore says salary rose 5 times but happiness fell sharply

An Indian man shared that despite a higher salary overseas, life felt emotionally empty.

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 10:06 PM IST

Rising visa rejections force Indian students to rethink study-abroad plans

According to estimates shared by Jainesh Sinha, COO and co-founder of education finance platform GyanDhan, the rejection rate for F-1 student visas for Indian applicants to the US rose to nearly 27% between March and May 2025.

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 3:54 PM IST

US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

European officials condemned the measures as an infringement on digital sovereignty.

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Chinese Embassy in India to accept visa applications online: Report

Passengers seen at T-3, Indira Gandhi International Airport amid smoggy and cold afternoon on Monday.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025, 11:44 PM IST

China to officially launch online visa application system in India today

The new system allows Indian travellers to access the China Online Visa Application System through the official website.

Published on Dec 22, 2025, 12:09 PM IST

10-month waiting period for visa interview appointment at US embassy, Govt says

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the US Administration has recently announced that every visa adjudication is a national security decision.

Published on Dec 19, 2025, 3:58 PM IST

Social media and DNA to enter US: New rule could affect visitors from 42 nations

This move appears to be the latest in the Donald Trump-led administration’s measures to restrict immigration.

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 1:15 PM IST

Trump launches $1M ‘Gold Card’ visa, allows firms to retain foreign talent

The ‘Trump Gold Card’ is a visa which requires an applicant to pay a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee, and a $1 million gift for US residency.

Updated on Dec 11, 2025, 9:26 AM IST

Record number of Indian nationals removed from Canada in 2025: CBSA data

Removal, under certain circumstances, does not mean the individual cannot attempt to come back to Canada, though that process became more expensive this spring.

Published on Dec 10, 2025, 2:18 PM IST

Many H-1B visa interviews cancelled amid new rules, check guidelines for Indians

With 85,000 visas revoked since January, immigration lawyers advised against international trips, leaving many applicants in limbo just days before the new rules take effect.

Updated on Dec 10, 2025, 11:19 AM IST

Chinese man detained in J&K for visa violation, ‘unusual online activity’

29-year-old Hu Congtai, has reportedly not provided clear answers about the purpose of his visit to the border regions.

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 11:01 AM IST

‘Physically abused’: Indian student’s ordeal leads to UK politician’s conviction

UK councillor fined after Indian student says she was ‘physically abused, felt suicidal’

Updated on Dec 8, 2025, 11:18 PM IST

Who is Nikita Nagdev? Pak woman seeks Modi’s help as husband plans 2nd wedding

Karachi woman Nikita Nagdev claims husband abandoned her, preparing to marry again in India

Updated on Dec 7, 2025, 5:55 PM IST

Trump administration to prioritise visa for fans travelling for sports events

The new order instructed diplomats to be on a lookout for H-1B visa applications of those who may have been complicit in the censorship of Americans.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025, 2:58 AM IST

Trump's blanket decision on visa, asylum after '3rd World' jab over DC shooting

White House Guard killing sparks Trump’s sweeping visa and asylum clampdown. Washington DC shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal (R).

Updated on Nov 30, 2025, 5:28 AM IST

UAE stops regular visas for Pakistanis amid concerns over ‘criminal activities’

FILE PHOTO: General view of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2019. Picture taken January 3, 2019.

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 10:52 PM IST

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