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The notification alerts all the holders staying in the US that in case they break the law and are convicted in several felonies, their visas or green cards might be revoked

'Green Cards, visas will be revoked if...': USCIS in fresh warning reminds 'aliens' of privileges of staying in US

by Sonali |May 30, 2025

This announcement comes amid increased immigration enforcement efforts in major U.S. cities and indicates a tougher stance on non-citizens with criminal convictions

Over 1,000 new Covid cases reported, but doctors say this variant is ‘flu-like’ and fading

'Dragon has lost its teeth': Experts decode JN.1, the COVID variant that's making India nervous

by Sonali |May 28, 2025

While infections are up in states like Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi, doctors stress that the current variant resembles the flu in severity, more nuisance than a nightmare

Inside Trump’s sweeping crackdown on foreign students

Trump admin's crackdown on Indian students: Visas revoked, social-media vetting, mass deportations- All that's happened so far

by Sonali |May 28, 2025

From stepped-up social-media vetting to surprise SEVIS terminations, a series of measures in the US is reshaping how and whether non-US citizens can study in America

Schengen visa guide for Indians

Schengen visa guide for Indian travellers: Fees, documents, processing time, how to apply- details here

by Sonali |May 26, 2025

A Schengen visa allows non-EU/EEA travellers to enter and move freely within the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days in a 180-day period

Canada tightens gates—Indian study permits tumble to 30,640 in Q1 2025, lowest in years

From 44k to 30k: Canada slashes Indian study permits by 31% in Q1 2025 as housing cap bites applicants

by Sonali |May 22, 2025

The drop comes as Ottawa tightens the overall inflow of international students and introduces tougher financial and documentation standards

UK visa guide for Indians

UK visa guide for Indians: Study, work, join family or visit, all you need to know about different visas

by Sonali |May 22, 2025

With several options tailored to your reason for travel, nationality, and personal circumstances, understanding what you qualify for is crucial before applying

From Istanbul to Vietnam: Indian travellers rethink holidays amid geopolitical tensions

42% drop in Indian visa applications to Turkey, Azerbaijan, travellers are choosing these destinations instead: Report

by Sonali |May 20, 2025

Within 36 hours of the diplomatic developments, the number of Indian users abandoning mid-way through their visa process for Turkey or Azerbaijan surged by 60%.

Visa rejections in Germany to get tougher from July: here’s what it means for Indians

Route to Schengen visa gets tougher for Indians: Germany ends informal visa appeal system, impact on students, workers, tourists

by Sonali |May 20, 2025

The German government is officially abolishing the remonstration procedure, an internal review process that allowed rejected applicants to informally appeal visa refusals

Even legal immigrants now face risk of deportation, visa revocation

'Permanent travel ban to US if...': US Embassy in India issues stern deportation warning; Points for Indian travellers

by Sonali |May 17, 2025

The warning comes as the Trump administration continues to tighten enforcement measures amid falling approval ratings and recent budget cuts

Affordability and post-study work visas drive Indians toward Austria, Malta, Portugal and Spain

Cheaper accommodation, easier work visas: Why Indians are opting for Austria, Malta, Portugal, Spain for higher education

by Sonali |May 16, 2025

Rising tuition and living costs in UK, US, Canada and Australia destinations, combined with evolving visa rules, have driven many to explore emerging European alternatives