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‘Missed brother’s wedding in India’: H-4 visa holder in Seattle shares pain of delays, says she watched ceremony online

For many Indian immigrants, US visa appointment backlogs mean missing out on pivotal family milestones such as weddings, leading to tough decisions ahead. Immigration experts caution against traveling during this time, as it could jeopardize job security and result in hefty penalties upon return, leaving professionals caught in a heartbreaking dilemma between familial duties and […]

Dubai Police warns public about fake work visa scam | World News

Dubai Police warns of fake work visa scam/Image: X Dubai Police is urging the public to stay alert as scammers increasingly target job seekers with fake work visas and employment offers. Fraudsters promise guaranteed jobs or visa sponsorships that have no legal basis, often asking for upfront payments. Authorities stress that these schemes are illegal […]

US visa rules from January 1: Travel ban for 39 countries; hike in immigration-related fees

The new travel ban that the Donald Trump administration announced in December as part of its ongoing crackdown on immigration comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Apart from the travel ban, new immigration-related fees, as announced earlier, also come into effect from today. Travel ban from January 1, 2026 The administration expanded the travel […]

‘No’: H-1B visa stamping getting ‘refused’ for one wrong answer during social media vetting, reveals Redditor

The US State Department started social media vetting of H-1B, H-4 visa applicants from December 15 in a major immigration check. Visa officers are going through all the social media handles of the applicants to check for any anti-American content and applications are getting approved accordingly, at the end of the day or a few […]

Bahrain Golden Visa 2025: A lower-cost, tax-free path to long-term Gulf residency | World News

Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional […]

Schengen-style GCC Unified Tourist Visa misses 2025 deadline: When will it finally launch? | World News

The GCC unified tourist visa will allow seamless travel across all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries/ Representative Image After months of anticipation and shifting timelines, Gulf officials have confirmed that the long-awaited unified GCC tourist visa will not launch in 2025 as earlier indicated, but will instead roll out in 2026. The clarification came in […]

Is moving to Germany safer than US? H-1B Redditor’s viral question amid visa delay in India

Amid the ongoing uncertainty over the H-1B visa situation, a Redditor sought advice on whether moving to Germany would be a better option than the US as the person has the option of moving to Germany from the current company. The Redditor shared that they were selected in the H-1B 2025 lottery and the petition […]

Can you get married in the US on a visitor visa and apply for Green Card? Here’s the most crucial 90-day rule

As 2025 remains the year of President Donald Trump’s massive immigration crackdown with around 39 countries on US travel ban list, one of the frequently asked questions is if one can still get married in the US on a visitor visa. The answer is yes if they are from countries that are being issued a […]

Kuwait introduces new e-services to simplify visa and residency transfers for expats | World News

Kuwait streamlines work visas and residency permits / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior officially implemented a major overhaul of the nation’s immigration system through Ministerial Resolution No. 2249/2025. Signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, these new executive regulations simplify visa procedures while introducing a tiered residency […]

‘How are you stranded in your own country?’ MAGA mocks as H-1B visa holders stranded by stamping delays

MAGA appears to be upset with India’s response regarding the H-1B visa holders’ issue, who returned home for visa stamping but are now stuck in India as the consulates have deferred all appointments by at least six months.Nikki Haley’s son Nalin Haley, several MAGA joined social media to mock India’s reaction. One of the Political […]