Tag Visa Policy

Visas & Passports

New Zealand Sees Surge in Student Applications as Visa Processing Times Improve

Get the scoop on Immigration New Zealand's latest challenge as student visa applications skyrocket by 20%. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into studying opportunities in New Zealand.

Editorial Team
20/02/2024

Visas & Passports

Vietnam Considers Expanding Visa Exemptions to More Countries

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed Vietnamese authorities to explore expanding visa exemptions for citizens of certain countries, aiming to revitalize the nation's tourism sector and reach pre-pandemic tourist arrival figures.

Manish Khandelwal
17/02/2024

Visas & Passports

H-1B Spouses & Kids Can Now Work: US Immigration Deal Brings Relief to Families

Explore the bipartisan deal providing relief to H-1B visa holders, offering automatic work authorization for H-4 visa holders and addressing the Green Card backlog. Delve into the details of this significant agreement reshaping U.S. immigration policy.

Manish Khandelwal
05/02/2024

Visas & Passports

UK’s New Student Visa Policy and Its Impact on Families

International students seeking postgraduate studies abroad face a new challenge: the UK's policy change barring dependents for non-research programs. We explore alternative destinations like Canada, Australia, and the US that welcome students with families.

Manish Khandelwal
17/12/2023

Visas & Passports

US Embassy Implements Stricter Policy for Student Visa Applications

Targeting F, M, and J student visa applicants, these policy changes, starting November 27, 2023, emphasize the crucial need for accurate passport information. Unravel the details and ensure a smooth visa application experience by staying informed about these essential updates.

Manish Khandelwal
24/11/2023

Visas & Passports

UK’s Dependent Visa Policy Hits Non-EU Student Recruitment

A significant shift in UK visa policy appears to be having an early impact as nearly half (44%) of the nation's business schools report that they will fall short of their non-EU recruitment goals this year.

Manish Khandelwal
17/11/2023

Visas & Passports

USCIS Unveils New Policy Offering Relief to H-1B, L-1 Visa Holders

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a new policy, PA-2023-18, to assist Indian immigrants in the US who face uncertainties due to recent layoffs. The policy provides guidance on Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and offers a legal path for those experiencing delays in visa availability.

Manish Khandelwal
15/06/2023

Visas & Passports

UAE New Visa Extension Policy, Allowing Tourists An Additional 30-Day Stay

Tourists visiting the UAE can now extend their stay within the country with the implementation of a new visa extension policy. This article provides insights into the process, documentation requirements, fees, and various benefits of the extended stay option.

Manish Khandelwal
03/06/2023

Visas & Passports

Australia to Review Its Entire Visa And Immigration System: All You Need to Know

Australia recently announced that it will be reviewing its visa and immigration policies starting in 2023. Due to an ageing population, the country depends on overseas migrants to boost its population growth since 2005-06. This review of visa and immigration…

Manish Khandelwal
31/01/2023

Visas & Passports

UK’s New Student Visa Policy: Students May Ask to Leave If Unemployed After 6 Months

The UK government seems to be working on a plan to lower the volume of immigration into the country. Under the current Graduate Visa route, international students, including Indians, are given two years’ time to get work experience up to…