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Religious workers’ visa: Trump admin reduces one-year mandatory out-of-country waiting period for R-1 renewal

While the Trump administration is cracking down on all visas, it chose to do otherwise for religious workers’ visa as the administration announced a new rule to remove a one-year out-of-country waiting period for priests and religious workers seeking a new temporary R-1 visa after their previous visa expires. Old R-1 visa rule The R-1 […]

Can Indian citizens apply for H-1B renewal from the UAE? Here’s what Reddit post read

Indians can now apply for the H-1B renewal from a third country. Yes, this is what a Reddit user claimed. Indian H-1B visa holders can now opt to apply from third countries such as the United Arab Emirates amid long appointment backlogs at US consulates in India, provided they hold valid residency permits.One Indian citizen […]

Oman launches emergency passport renewal service at Muscat International Airport | World News

Muscat International Airport now offers emergency passport renewal for citizens with less than six months’ validity/Representative Image Travel emergencies can arise unexpectedly—whether it’s a student rushing to join studies abroad, a patient seeking urgent medical treatment overseas, or a professional required to travel for work. Recognizing this, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has introduced an […]

Abu Dhabi offers free renewal for business licences expired over three years | World News

Abu Dhabi allows businesses with licences expired before 2010 to renew them penalty-free throughout November 2025/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has introduced a time-limited initiative allowing investors to renew or update economic licences that have been inactive for three years or more, granting a full waiver on late renewal fees. The move, aimed at encouraging compliance […]

No automatic renewal of work permits: New ‘common sense’ rule for migrant workers in US

USCIS announces end of automatic EAD extensions. The Donald Trump administration has come up with a new rule for migrant workers that will impact their stay and authorization to work in the country. This will end a Biden administration practice that allowed certain immigrants to keep working legally after their work permit expired as long […]

UAE: Emirates ID renewal and replacement now just one step for citizens, key details inside | World News

UAE citizens can now renew or replace their Emirates ID in one step, with age-based validity auto-assigned through ICP’s digital platforms/Representative Image In a major push to modernise citizen services and reduce red tape, the UAE government has rolled out a streamlined process for renewing and replacing Emirates ID cards. Under the updated system, UAE […]

Meta Infotech Surges on Renewal of Purchase Orders Worth ₹2.16 Crore | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, September 8 (Udaipur Kiran). Shares of Meta Infotech Limited gained nearly 2% on Monday after the company announced that it has received renewal of purchase orders worth ₹2.16 crore. The stock was trading at ₹151.00, up ₹2.35 (1.58%) from its previous close of ₹148.65 on the BSE. It opened at ₹150.00 and touched an […]

Oman to end visa renewal grace period on July 31: Here’s what you need to know | World News

Oman’s visa renewal grace period nears its July 31 deadline/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s grace period for visa and residency expiry ends on July 31, 2025. Eligible expatriates may renew or transfer visas without paying any fines.. Others planning to exit Oman permanently with expired non-work visas can also do so without penalties. Royal Oman Police […]

Explained: How passport renewal became easier in America – for some

TL;DR: The US has launched a fully digital passport renewal system — no paper, no post office, no queues. Nearly half of all renewals are now done online, with over 3 million American citizens already using it. Applicants can upload a photo from their phone, pay online, and receive a passport within weeks — sometimes […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment […]