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Oman introduces free 14-day tourist visa, but Indian travellers await eligibility list

New zero-fee visa allows Oman to offer short-term entry without charge, while Indian passport holders remain subject to existing conditions

France sees sharp rise in Indian students as visa curbs reshape study-abroad choices

Growing interest in French universities comes as traditional destinations tighten immigration rules and post-study work options France is witnessing a

UK grants more than 500,000 visas to Indian nationals as travel ties remain strong

Home Office figures show Indians were the largest recipients of UK visitor visas in the year ending March 2026, while

Indian-origin US citizen faces denaturalisation over alleged H-1B visa fraud

US authorities accuse New Jersey businessman Neeraj Sharma of using fraudulent visa applications and withholding information during his citizenship process

US F-1 Visas for Indian Students Fall 62% as Immigration Rules Tighten

Stricter scrutiny, fixed visa periods and longer processing times are raising concerns for Indians planning to study in the US

US immigration lawyers urge Indian diaspora to carry status documents during domestic travel

Reports of non-citizens being detained during domestic journeys have prompted caution among H-1B holders and other visa-dependent residents Immigration attorneys

Germany Opens More Doors for Indian Skilled Professionals as Demand for Talent Grows

Expanded visa opportunities and streamlined immigration pathways make Germany an increasingly attractive destination for Indian workers Germany is strengthening its

Indian Students in Canada Intensify Protest Over Post-Graduation Work Permit Rejections

Hundreds of international graduates in Calgary challenge permit denials, saying they enrolled before eligibility rules were clarified Hundreds of international

US Weighs New H-1B, L-1 Visa Renewal Fees, Raising Costs for Employers Hiring Indian Professionals

Proposed rule would extend existing security-related charges to visa extension petitions, with Indian workers expected to be among the most

US Layoffs Drive More Indian Tech Professionals Back to Hyderabad as H-1B Uncertainty Grows

Returning software professionals face a weaker domestic hiring market even as specialist recruiters help them rebuild careers in India Indian