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98,000 Indians Vie for Just 1,000 Australia Work and Holiday Visas

The Australian Work and Holiday visa for Indians has 1,000 visas annually but over 98,000 applicants in 2024. Entry is…

US Pauses Student Visa Interviews, Impacting 331,000 Indian Students in 2025

On June 12, 2025, the U.S. suspended all student visa interviews, affecting over 331,000 Indian students. Stricter vetting with social…

Indian Students Explore Alternatives Amid Rising U.S. Visa Challenges

U.S. policy changes include halting new Indian student visa interviews and adding strict social media checks, causing delays and risking…

US Exempts Afghan SIV Holders from New Travel Ban, Supports Visas

The June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 19 countries but exempts Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders. It addresses security…

Pay $5 Million for the ‘Trump Card’: New Visa Program Opens

Released in June 2025, the Trump Card visa requires a $5 million investment, replaces the EB-5 visa, and promises U.S.…

Cognizant Receives DHS Documents in Ongoing Visa Fraud Case

A New Jersey judge ordered DHS to provide documents for Cognizant’s H-1B visa fraud case. Allegations include discriminatory hiring and…

New Visa Suspension and TPS Termination Impact Foreign Nationals’ Employment

Visa suspensions starting June 2025, TPS termination for Afghans, and DACA work limits in Texas impact thousands. Over 1,600 student…

Review Recommends Lowering Family Visa Income Requirement

In June 2025, the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee advised lowering the family visa income rule from £29,000 to £23,000–£29,000. The…