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Indian Embassy Closes Four Consular Service Centres in UAE, 12 Remain Operational

Indian nationals must use alternative centres for passport, visa and document attestation services following closures in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and

Australia introduces fingerprint, facial image checks for Indian visa applicants

New rules effective from 26 October apply to fresh applications, with eligible applicants able to submit biometrics digitally Australia has

US Starts Approving H-1B Petitions Without $100,000 Fee, Offering Relief to Indian Professionals

Federal court orders blocking the controversial payment have allowed applications to move forward, but processing delays and pending appeals leave

OCI Cardholders Are Not Indian Citizens, Bureau of Immigration Clarifies

Overseas Citizens of India enjoy several residency and travel benefits but remain foreign nationals, with restrictions on political rights and

Qatar Offers Free A1 Tourist Visa to Indian Visitors

New visa arrangement aims to simplify travel for Indian nationals, making entry procedures more convenient for tourists visiting Qatar PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa Offers Indians a Limited Route to Live, Travel and Work

The Subclass 462 visa allows eligible young Indians to experience life in Australia while taking up temporary employment, subject to

Indian Student Fears Missing US Universities’ Spring 2027 Intake After F-1 Visa Refusal

A visa rejection has left the applicant uncertain about securing another interview before January, highlighting the risks of last-minute setbacks

US Considers Longer Visa Processing Timelines, Raising Concerns for Indian Workers and Students

A proposal under review could extend premium processing deadlines, leaving applicants waiting longer despite paying additional fees for faster decisions

UAE Tops 2026 World Passport Rankings; India Ranks 72nd, US Takes 10th Spot

The UAE offers access to 182 destinations, while Indian passport holders can travel to 70 destinations through visa-free entry or

Canada immigration scam targets Punjab applicants as fraudsters use AI to impersonate officials

IRCC warns applicants and newcomers against fake officials, guaranteed jobs and visa promises PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Immigration applicants in Punjab are among