Visa Application
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Jaishankar flags US visa troubles, Rubio says 'not targeted at India'
India | May 24, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over difficulties faced by Indians in getting US visas during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Rubio said the tougher immigration measures are part of a global reform process and not specifically targeted at India.
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Emmanuel Macron unveils visa ease and English courses to attract 30,000 Indian students by 2030
India | Feb 18, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron, alongside Union Health Minister JP Nadda, launched the Indo-French Campus on AI in Global Health at AIIMS, a groundbreaking center set to transform medical care via artificial intelligence.
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India accelerates Chinese business visas to four weeks amid US tariff storm and Sino-Indian Thaw
India | Dec 12, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTStricter visa rules exacted a steep toll, reveals an Observer Research Foundation report cited by media. Indian electronics firms hemorrhaged $15 billion in production over four years, crippled by the absence of vital Chinese machinery for mobiles and appliances.
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China opposes student visas revocation: 'Trump exposes hypocrisy behind US claims of freedom'
World | May 30, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTLin Jian called the US decision politically motivated and said it would damage Washington's image and reputation.
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Trump admin freezes new visa appointments, mulls social media vetting for foreign students: Report
World | May 27, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTThe move marks a significant escalation in existing efforts and has already prompted the administration to pause the scheduling of new student visa interviews at US embassies and consular sections worldwide.
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Trump's Gold Card vs EB-5 visa: Key differences and new privileges explained
World | Feb 26, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTFormer US President Donald Trump unveiled the USD 5 million 'Gold Card' visa, replacing the EB-5 investor green card program. The plan aims to attract wealthy immigrants and boost the economy.
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Jaishankar highlights visa delays with US counterpart, says critical issue needs urgent attention
World | Jan 23, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTUnion External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he flagged some concerns which are very widespread in India about delays in visas and the relationship is not well served if it takes that many days for people to get a visa because ultimately those visa delays do impact business.
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Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms
Higher Studies | Nov 14, 2024, 09:50 PM ISTMoreover, Canada had last year tightened its Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), a route through which many students found work and eventually became permanent residents of the country.
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Planning to study abroad? THIS country opens doors to skilled Indian professionals amid visa cuts
Education | Nov 12, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTIf you are skilled in fields like science, engineering, healthcare etc, then you can move to this country which opens the door to skilled Indian professionals amid visa cuts.
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Canada revises visa policy, will no longer issue tourist visas with validity of up to 10 years
World | Nov 07, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTAs part of the new guidelines, immigration officers will now have the discretion to decide whether to issue a single-entry or multiple-entry visa and to determine the appropriate validity period.
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Good news for India travellers: UAE introduces new visa-on-arrival policy, check guidelines
World | Oct 18, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThis streamlined process of visa on arrival will make travel to the UAE more accessible for Indian citizens, further solidifying the UAE’s role as a key destination for Indian tourists, business professionals, and expatriates.
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What is UK Graduate Route visa and how does it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED
Explainers | May 20, 2024, 08:03 PM ISTRishi Sunak's decision to curb migration by denouncing student graduate visas has earned criticism from international students, universities and his own parliament members. Here's how Sunak's latest action could impact Indian students.
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Sunak plans to scrap UK Graduate Route visa, universities say Indian students to be impacted most
World | May 19, 2024, 06:34 PM ISTSunak is encountering resistance from within the Cabinet regarding proposals to eliminate the Graduate Route scheme. This scheme has been the key determinant for Indian students when selecting UK universities.
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Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on India
World | Mar 21, 2024, 04:11 PM ISTFrom March 23, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the Australian government will get the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international students if they repeatedly break the rules.
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Biden doing everything to improve visa process, GC backlog: White House on Indian Americans concern
World | Feb 29, 2024, 11:18 AM ISTJean-Pierre was responding to questions about the feeling among a section of Indian Americans that the president is not putting as much effort into addressing the woes of legal immigrants as he is doing for illegal immigrants.
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US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians
World | Feb 01, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThe fee adjustments, as well as changes to the forms and fee structures used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will result in net costs, benefits, and transfer payments.
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US waives in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants in India through December
India | Feb 27, 2022, 03:28 PM ISTThe US embassy in New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai will release more than 20,000 additional waiver (dropbox) appointments for Spring 2022 to allow qualified applicants to make use of the new interview waiver authority.
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UK planning to offer cheaper, easier visas to clinch trade deal with India: Report
India | Jan 01, 2022, 11:51 PM ISTTrevelyan and her Indian counterpart, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, had also held talks during the G-20 trade ministers meeting in Sorrento, Italy, last October to discuss “final preparations” for the launch of India-UK FTA negotiations this year.
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Afghan students appeal PM Modi to extend visa, give them citizenship
Education | Aug 19, 2021, 01:41 PM ISTIndiaTV spoke to three Afghan students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Here's what they said.
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US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
Business | Jun 24, 2021, 07:22 AM ISTA federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa.