The United States Embassy in India has announced a major overhaul of the B1/B2 visa appointment process.
Streamlining US Visa Processes: Recent Developments at the USA, Embassy in India. The US Embassy in India has announced substantial modifications to its B-1/B-2 visa appointment processes, to enhance and expedite the visa application process. The Embassy has decided to combine interview waiver appointments for nonimmigrant B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas in New Delhi. […]
An expert on visa rule revisions predicts tighter UK immigration rules in the ‘2024 election year’.
More immigration policy debates are predicted in the United Kingdom in 2024, with proposed measures most likely to be adopted during the election year. The United Kingdom is set to confront further debates over its visa restrictions and immigration policies, with major changes planned and implemented in 2024, an election year. “Last year, net migration […]
A mass petition has been established in opposition to the prohibition on converting a UK student visa to a work visa.
The United Kingdom is tightening down on the abuse of student visas provided to foreign nationals on its territory. A major petition has already been established against the new rule, which went into effect on July 17, and dashed the aspirations of a huge number of international students, especially those from India, who planned to […]
Between 1992 and 2025, a member of the United states Presidential Advisory Panel advised recapturing abandoned green cards for family and employment categories.
According to Advisory Commission member Ajay Bhutoria, idle green cards represent wasted chances for the country and lead to rising backlogs, which disproportionately affect Indian-American, Filipino-American, and Chinese-American families. A member of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders has recommended that all unused green cards for family and employment […]
A bill introduced by a US lawmaker would double the number of H-1B visas available to Indian IT workers.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits US businesses to hire foreign employees in specialist areas that require theoretical or technical knowledge. A group of over 2,100 small and mid-size IT firms in the United States, the majority of which are owned and run by Indian Americans, has urged Congress to increase the […]
From July 1, new visa requirements apply to Indian students in Australia. Everything you need to know
Indian academic graduates in Australia can now seek jobs without sponsorship for up to eight years. India and Australia have signed a migration and mobility collaboration agreement to open up new opportunities for students, academic researchers, and business professionals (AFP). Indian graduates at Australian higher education institutions can seek jobs without sponsorship for up to […]
Canada welcomes talented migrants, from H-1B employees to digital nomads.
Canada was becoming an increasingly appealing destination for Indian H-1B visa holders who were stuck in a decades-long wait for an employment-based green card. Canada is now even more appealing to them since the nation is planning to launch an open work visa stream for H-1B holders in the coming weeks. This includes issuing study […]
Australia will soon implement point-based immigration similar to that of Canada. This is how it works
Although Australia has a points-based migration system, there are restricted quotas for each occupation particular to its states and territories, according to Fiona Wong, Partner at Gilton Valeo Lawyers, Corporate Immigration Lawyer. Australia recently recommended overhauling its migration system to recruit qualified workers quickly and offer them a path to permanent residency. The goal is […]
For trusted travelers, the Indian government will introduce a system, the “Trusted Traveler Program” for quicker immigration processing at airports
The Indian government will soon introduce a “Trusted Traveler Program” for quicker immigration clearance for pre-verified travelers to relieve congestion at airport checkpoints. Travelers holding Indian passports would be able to use the new program at all of India’s international airports. Delhi and Mumbai airports will launch the program as a test this year. According […]
Are you eligible for the Dropbox Appointment?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for an H1B Visa The process for applying for H1B visa stamping via Dropbox or interview waiver is similar to the standard visa renewal process for other types of visas. The documents you submit and your eligibility criteria are the most critical factors. Step 1: Fill out the online Non-immigrant […]