U.S. President Donald Trump has hiked the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to a staggering $100,000 (₹90 lakh), marking an unprecedented hundredfold increase. The decision, aimed at protecting American jobs, is expected to hit Indian IT professionals the hardest — as India accounts for 71% of all H-1B beneficiaries. China follows with 11%. Trump defended the Read More…
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One Visa, Six Nations: GCC’s Unified Tourist Visa Set to Transform Gulf Travel and Job Market
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to launch a unified tourist visa — the GCC Grand Tours Visa — modeled on the European Union’s Schengen system. The visa will allow seamless travel across all six member nations: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Announcing the plan, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Read More…
US Tightens Visa Rules: Social Media Posts Supporting Terror Groups Can Lead to Rejection
New Delhi – The United States has announced a strict new immigration policy, warning that social media content can now impact visa and Green Card approvals. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), posts that support or promote anti-Semitic terrorist groups or ideologies will be treated as red flags during immigration screenings. Tricia Read More…
New Zealand Expands Visa Stay Periods for Partners of Work Visa Holders
In a significant policy update, New Zealand has extended the maximum stay duration for partners of work visa holders, impacting both work and visitor visas. Partners of residence class visa holders will now be able to remain in the country for longer, offering families greater flexibility and stability. This move is designed to support families Read More…