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‘Indian passport no longer adds value to my life’: Tech educator frustrated over visa hurdles | World News

[ad_1] Kunal Kushwaha, an Indian-origin tech educator and developer advocate, shared a personal account of the limits he says come with holding an Indian passport while working globally. In a viral post on X, Kushwaha described how visa rules and paperwork often disrupt his travel plansAfter a recent trip to Berlin, Kushwaha said he was […]

India-China ties: Chinese embassy rolls out online visa portal; cuts paperwork, in-person visits

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Chinese embassy in India has launched the China online visa application system, allowing Indian passport holders to apply for Chinese visas digitally. The move streamlines the application process that earlier required multiple in-person visits and extensive paperwork.According to a report cited by PTI, Shenzhen-based online portal Greater Bay Area (GBA), eligible […]

Are there any legal remedies for H1-B visa delays? Immigration attorney says the better option for applicants would be to…

[ad_1] H-1B visa holders facing sudden appointment cancellations have little legal relief, according to immigration lawyers, as interview dates are pushed late into 2026, leaving thousands anxious and hasty to protect jobs and travel plans.Mass cancellations and abrupt rescheduling of H-1B visa stamping appointments have pushed interview dates from early 2026 to as late as […]

‘Don’t travel’: Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

[ad_1] Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. On Thursday, BAL Immigration Law, which represents Google, sent a memo stating, “Please […]

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: Immigration lawyer shares advice for workers, families and spouses waiting to return; ‘They cannot risk…’

[ad_1] Applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas are facing unexpected and prolonged delays in US visa interview appointments, with some now being pushed back by more than a year, according to immigration lawyer Gnanamookan Senthurjothi, as reported by The American Bazaar.Senthurjothi said that several applicants who had originally secured interview slots for January 2026 at […]

‘Visa applicants go through…’: Indian-origin Congresswoman weighs in on Trump suspending US green card lottery

[ad_1] Indian-origin Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal criticised US President Donald Trump on X after he ordered a suspension of the US green card lottery.She called the move an exploitation of a recent tragedy to push an anti-immigrant agenda.Pramila said that there is no doubt that visa applicants have to go through tough procedures before even […]

‘Potential risk’: Immigration attorney says working remotely from India over visa appointment delay can raise questions when you re-enter

[ad_1] Immigration attorney David Santiago said that H-1Bs who are stuck outside the US at this moment because of visa appointment rescheduling will face questions when they re-enter the country again — about their long period of absence. Santiago advised that such candidates should get it in writing from their company that they were allowed […]

US visa bulletin January 2026 released: Good news for Indian EB-1 category but not for family Green Card applicants

[ad_1] The US State Department released the first visa bulletin of 2026, promising good news for Indian Green Card applicants falling in the category of EB-1, as their Final Action Dates moved by one year, meaning that the waiting time to get a Green Card will be reduced. For EB-1 category India, the final action […]

Saudi-India deal allows officials short-term stay in UAE without visa | World News

[ad_1] Saudi-India deal eases short-term UAE visa travel / Image: File The diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh have reached a new milestone. In a significant move to cut through bureaucratic red tape, India and Saudi Arabia have officially signed a mutual agreement that exempts specific passport holders from short-stay visa requirements. Signed at […]

Don’t lose your H-1B job: US immigration experts advise Indians stuck at home amid visa appointment delays

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said the first thing that H-1B visa holders who are now stuck at home because all appointments have been delayed by at least six months, owing to the social media vetting, is to keep their H-1B job. The expert said that if a person loses his or her job, they […]