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VFS Global CEO: Global Mobility to Stay Strong Amid Shocks

VFS Global says mobility will remain resilient despite geopolitical shocks, with India, A,I and technology shaping future growth.

US Moves Toward Mandatory Online Green Card Filing Rules

USCIS is shifting immigration filings online, with green card, citizenship, and asylum applications moving toward e-filing rules.

New Zealand Parent Visa Rules Change From October: 90% Queue

New Zealand will select 90% of Parent Resident Visa EOIs by queue and 10% by ballot from October 5, 2026, under a hybrid system.

Indian Consulate in Dubai Clears Tatkal Passport Backlog

Indian Consulate in Dubai speeds up Tatkal passport processing to clear pending applications before Independence Day celebrations.

USCIS Tightens Rules on Incomplete Immigration Requests

USCIS now allows officers to deny incomplete immigration requests, making complete and accurate filings more important than ever.

US Citizenship Exam Changes Could Reshape Naturalization Under New Plan

US citizenship exam changes may be coming under Trump's new DHS plan, adding education standards and third-party testing rules.

Trump Weighs $100,000 Fee for Foreign Students to Work Post-Graduation

Trump weighs a $100,000 fee for foreign students to work post-grad, raising concern over OPT, STEM jobs, and US study plans.

Japan Plans Tougher Permanent Residency Norms for Foreigners From October

Japan will tighten permanent residency rules from October, adding tougher income, pension and language checks for foreigners.

White House Report Says US Relies too Heavily on Foreign STEM Talent

White House report says US relies too heavily on foreign STEM talent and calls for a stronger domestic STEM pipeline.

US Visa Bulletin August 2026 Adds Fresh Uncertainty Indians in Green Card

US Visa Bulletin August 2026 keeps EB-2 India unavailable and raises fresh worry for Indians waiting in the Green Card.

H-1B Visa Cap Update for 2027 Has Left Thousands of Tech Workers Stunned

USCIS has filled H-1B cap and ended hopes of a second lottery, forcing employers and skilled workers to look for alternate visas.

Trump Administration Restores Tough Public Charge Test for Green Applicants

Trump revives public benefits rule for Green Card applicants, linking residency decisions to use of programs like food stamps.