Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh

As a Breaking News Reporter at VisaVerge.com, Shashank Singh is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate news on the latest developments in immigration and travel. His quick response to emerging stories and ability to present complex information in an understandable format makes him a valuable asset. Shashank's reporting keeps VisaVerge's readers at the forefront of the most current and impactful news in the field.
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Air India 787 Crash Probe Deepens Tussle Among Investigators

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed after fuel control switches moved to CUTOFF, stopping fuel…

H-1B Visas to Double Under New Proposal: HIRE Act Details

The HIRE Act would double the regular H-1B cap to 130,000 and raise the 20,000 master’s quota while…

CLT Expected to Welcome About 2 Million Travelers This Thanksgiving

CLT forecasts 1.9 million Thanksgiving travelers Nov. 20–Dec. 2, a 10% dip from 2024 but major crowds Nov.…

IndUS Canada Forum Urges Dual Citizenship for Overseas Indians

IndUS Canada Forum urged New Delhi to adopt dual citizenship for overseas Indians, citing over eight million people…

Indian Students and Workers Lead UK Exit in Downward Migration Trend

ONS data to June 2025 show large outflows of Indian nationals—45,000 students and 22,000 workers—coinciding with net migration…

India’s 2025 Immigration Order Threatens Human Rights, Amnesty Warns

Effective September 2, 2025, the Order centralizes immigration control, enabling exit bans, detention without robust judicial review, and…

Immigration Officers Face Great Challenges in Assessing Applications

USCIS handled over 8 million applications in 2025, with more than 20% of green card cases receiving RFEs.…

No Official Confirmation Yet on 30% BN(O) Failure Rate in UK

A Home Office consultation may raise BN(O) settlement standards to B2 English and add a £29,000 income threshold.…

Southwest Leads With 726+ Flight Disruptions During FAA Ground Stops

FAA-ordered ground stops and phased reductions disrupted flights at major hubs, with Southwest reporting 726 affected flights. The…

Ireland Tightens Immigration Rules: Stricter Citizenship, Higher Income

New Irish rules raise refugee citizenship residency to five years, add a two-year welfare look-back for refusals, tighten…

Israel Launches Largest Immigration Drive to Bring Bnei Menashe Home

Israel will resettle about 5,800 Bnei Menashe from India by 2030, with 1,200 arriving by 2026. The Jewish…

India’s Immigration Bill 2025 Intensifies Debate Over Immigration

A widely shared claim that a pilot branded the BJP’s immigration record “11 Years of Gimmicks” has no…

US Department Flags Prolonged Kenya Work Permit Approvals

Kenya’s DIS is experiencing significant backlogs: official 2–4 month timelines contrast with real waits up to six months.…

ICE Detains Oklahoma Professor with H-1B Visa, Sparks Concern

University of Oklahoma professor Vahid Abedini, on a valid H-1B undergoing a transfer, was detained by ICE at…

Temporary Protected Status (TPS), February 3, 2026, Haitian Evangelical Clergy Ass’n v. Trump upheld

A court preserved Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians through Feb. 3, 2026, finding DHS unlawfully shortened…