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UK Skilled Worker Visa Abuse Protection: New Rules Let Recognised Victims Leave Exploitative Employers

The UK has introduced new immigration protections allowing recognised victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas to leave abusive employers and take up lawful employment elsewhere without automatically losing their existing immigration status. The change, implemented in October 2026, could provide important protection for Indian nationals working in the United Kingdom, particularly those employed…

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More Than 6 Lakh Indian Students Studying Abroad — But the Biggest Destination May Surprise You

More than 6.28 lakh Indian students were studying in schools outside India as of January 1, 2025, according to data provided by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. But the destination attracting the largest number of Indian students studying abroad may not be the country many people expect. The data shows that…

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US Visa Wait Time for Indians Reaches 346 Days: Why Are the Queues So Long?

The US visa wait time for Indians reached a weighted average of 346 days for visitor-visa interviews in fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The figure is more than eight times India’s pre-pandemic average of 42 days in fiscal year 2019. However, the 346-day figure is…

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Indian e-Tourist Visa for Thai Nationals : Free 30-Day Double-Entry e-Tourist Visa to Thai Nationals Until 2027

Thai passport holders can now apply for a 30-day double-entry e-Tourist visa for India without paying a visa fee. The arrangement will remain in effect until December 31, 2027, or until further notice. India has announced a visa-fee waiver for Thai nationals travelling to the country for tourism, making short visits more affordable and accessible….

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Indian Student Applications to US Colleges Drop 15% Amid Tougher Visa Rules

The number of Indian student applications to US colleges has fallen sharply amid growing uncertainty over U.S. visa rules and immigration policies under President Donald Trump. New data from Common App shows that international applications to U.S. colleges declined during the 2025-26 admissions cycle, with applications from India falling by 14% through March 1 compared…

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India Boarding Pass Stamping Rule September 1: What Changes For International Flyers

International travellers departing from Indian airports are about to see a meaningful shift in how they clear immigration. The India boarding pass stamping rule September 1 will end the long-standing requirement for physical boarding passes to be stamped at immigration counters, according to officials from the Bureau of Immigration (BOI), which operates under the Ministry…

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US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Big Green Card Relief for Indians as Family Dates Make Major Gains

The US Visa Bulletin September 2026 is expected to bring significant relief for many Indians waiting for family-sponsored green cards, with the reported F1, F2B and F3 Final Action Dates making substantial advances. According to the supplied source, F1 would move to January 22, 2020, F2B to August 22, 2019, and F3 to October 22,…

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Indian Doctors H-1B Visa Approval: 100% Approval Reported as U.S. Healthcare Demand Grows

Indian doctors are reportedly seeing an exceptionally high Indian doctors H-1B visa approval rate as the United States continues to face significant healthcare workforce shortages. According to the report provided for this article, approvals for Indian doctors reached 100% in July 2026, with around 7,000 doctors reportedly receiving visa approvals out of approximately 72,000 Indian…

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SBI Asha Scholarship 2026: Up to ₹15 Lakh for Students; Azim Premji Scholarship Offers ₹30,000 a Year to Girls

Students looking for financial assistance to continue their education have two important scholarship opportunities available in August 2026. The SBI Asha Scholarship 2026 is offering financial support ranging from ₹15,000 to as much as ₹15 lakh per year across different education categories, including school, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and overseas studies. The current SBI scholarship programme…

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US Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent: India Not on $20,000 Visa Bond List

The US Visa Bond Program has officially become a permanent immigration policy after the US State Department concluded that its one-year pilot successfully reduced visa overstays. While the updated rule allows consular officers to require eligible applicants to deposit up to $20,000 before receiving a visitor visa, there is good news for Indian travellers—India is…

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