UK announces an increase in immigration health surcharge from January 2024: In October, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, increased the visa fees for students, tourists, and foreign workers. The tourist visas got costlier by £15 for visits under 6 months, bringing the total amount to £115. Applicants from outside the UK will now pay […]
While European countries have discontinued the golden visa and Italy has an easier alternative: European countries are phasing out golden visas due to foreign investment concerns and an overwhelming influx of applications leading to rising property prices. Countries like Portugal, Ireland, and the UK have removed their golden visa programs for individuals, while other countries, […]
United States to make revised H1B compulsory for workers moving from one workplace to another: As part of recent proposed changes to the H-1B visa system, the United States will now require an amended petition if an H-1B worker wants to change workplaces. As per a previous decision of the US Court of Appeals in […]
More And More Indians Being Caught Trying To Enter The US Illegally: According to the latest news, more and more Indians are reportedly getting caught while trying to enter illegally in the US. Based on the US Customs and Border Protection (UCBP) data showed a record of around 96,917 Indians arrested while entering illegally in […]
Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement signed between India and Italy to facilitate movement of workers and students: The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive and comprehensive meeting with his counterpart Antonio Tajani. After the meeting, Both countries, India and Italy, signed the Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement. The agreement aims to facilitate the […]
US Opens Up 250000 Visa Appointments In India: This is good news for Indian travelers who have been waiting for long periods to get their visas processed. The United States has made it easier for Indian travelers to get visas by opening up new appointments. It means the waiting time for a visa appointment in […]
Thailand Allows Indians To Travel Visa Free For Upto 30 Days Stay: Thailand has removed all the visa requirements for Indian and Taiwanese travelers, a move that travel bodies and service providers predict will boost the popular destination’s appeal. As per the latest news reports, the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, announced on Tuesday […]
The Netherlands announces closure of its Golden Visa program from January 2024: Beginning from January 2024, the Netherlands will discontinue its Golden Visa program, which offers residence visas to wealthy foreign investors. The country’s Immigration and Naturalization Service (NLS) officially announced the primary decision to end the Golden visa program. The Dutch government said on […]
Visa issuance in 9 categories including tourist and journalist remain suspended for Canadians: According to the latest update from Ottawa to its travel advisory, Issuing visas in 9 categories for Citizens of Canada to travel to India remains suspended. On 25 October, India resumed visa services for Canadian citizens in specific categories after a suspension […]
Canada Announced New Measures To Protect International Students From Fraud: The Minister of IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada), Marc Miller, has announced several measures to strengthen the International Student Program of Canada. According to the Immigration News of Canada, Marc Miller has announced plans to implement some steps to protect genuine students from fraud […]