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New Zealand Working Holiday Visa 2025: Eligibility, Updates, and Steps
October 2025 updates increase some quotas and permit up to 23-month stays for certain nationalities, while imposing stricter health/character checks…
Sri Lanka Keeps Visa-Free 30-Day Window for Indians, ETA Required
India remains in Sri Lanka’s visa-free tourism scheme: 30-day single-entry stays require a free ETA obtained before travel. Cabinet approved…
From Waiting Tables to Cisco: Jeetu Patel’s Immigrant Mobility Story
Jeetu Patel moved from $4-an-hour service work to Cisco’s President and Chief Product Officer by combining people skills, steady employer…
Approved, Then Rejected: Delhi Visa Interview Sparks Concerns
A New Delhi applicant described an interview where verbal approval was reversed to refusal after biometrics and system checks. Consular…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based Opportunity Card…
Indian Student Arrivals in U.S. Fall 44% in August 2025
Indian student arrivals fell 44% in August 2025 to 41,540, with June–August totals at 63,112. Tighter visa enforcement, consular pauses,…
Migo Fest Canceled Over Artists’ Visa Issues in New York
Migo Fest was canceled a day before its 2025 date after multiple performers faced visa delays or denials. Organizers blamed…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required
Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a certified LCA…