Argentina has relaxed entry rules for Indian citizens, allowing those with valid US tourist visas to travel without applying separately for an Argentine visa, Ambassador Mariano Caucino announced Wednesday in New Delhi. “This is wonderful news for both Argentina and India. We’re ready to welcome more Indian tourists into our wonderful country,” Caucino said while…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the H-1B visa program as a “scam” that displaces American workers, setting the stage for reforms that could have sweeping consequences for Indian professionals, who make up the overwhelming majority of H-1B holders. “The current H-1B visa system is a scam that lets foreign workers fill American job…
The United States has immediately paused the issuance of all worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday, citing public safety concerns and the need to protect American jobs. “The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on US roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods…
While most US employment-based (EB) Green Card categories for Indian applicants remain frozen and are at risk of closing by the end of September, there is welcome news on the family immigration front. The F2A category, which allows lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to sponsor their spouses and unmarried children under 21, is still…
The US State Department has revoked and restricted visas for multiple Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organisation staff, and their family members over alleged involvement in forced labor linked to Cuba’s Mais Medicos program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The state department announced the visa revocations via a press release. Among…
H-1B visa trouble: A growing number of Indian professionals in the US on H-1B visas are facing an unexpected and alarming threat of deportation landing on their doorsteps before the official 60-day grace period even runs out. Laid off and staring down the barrel of a possible permanent US ban, many say it feels like…
DHS proposal to limit US student visas raises concerns for foreign learners The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new policy to impose fixed-term limits on international students and exchange visitors, signalling a significant change in the management of academic visas. This proposal has recently cleared the White House review process and…
NEW DELHI: After a five-year hiatus, and ahead of a possible visit by PM Narendra Modi to China next month for the SCO summit, India announced resumption of tourist visas for Chinese nationals. Both sides have looked to facilitate people-to-people exchanges to normalise ties. China, which has been keen to resume direct air services, welcomed…
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the media reports relating to the country granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities. Some media reports had claimed that a nomination process has been put in place by the UAE authorities to verify and forward such applications. Some local media…
Foreign students must share online profiles as US restarts visa interviews. (AI Image) The US State Department announced on June 18, 2025, that it is resuming the processing of student visas for foreign nationals. However, a new policy now requires all applicants to grant full access to their social media accounts as part of an…