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The US Embassy and consulates in India formally announced that a large number of visa interviews, including H-1B and H-4 appointments, have been deferred to later months in 2026 (Representational Image- AI generated)

More hurdles in H-1B process as US Embassy in India defers visa interviews

December 15, 2025 9:51 am

The ongoing wave of H-1B interview postponements has heightened anxiety among both fresh applicants and long-term US residents who temporarily travelled to India. Many now worry that the visa gridlock could lead to job losses, payroll interruptions, or even forced relocation.

A new report indicates strong demand from London businesses for international talent, even as visa and student immigration laws undergo changes (Representative Image-AI Generated)

Despite changing visa & student immigration laws, London businesses want international talent back: Report

November 27, 2025 9:14 am

Businesses note that London’s global connectivity is a competitive advantage in itself. Workforce diversity is repeatedly linked to stronger products, services and problem-solving capacity, particularly in technology-driven and globally integrated sectors.

The proposed Bill represents a return to the original concept of temporary work visas, where workers would come, provide specialised skills, and then leave (Representational Image-AI Generated)

H-1B Visa ‘Elimination’ Bill: Here's what can change for foreign workers in America

November 18, 2025 1:18 pm

The proposed Bill represents a return to the original concept of temporary work visas, where workers would come, provide specialised skills, and then leave.

‘America first and America only’: Marjorie Taylor Greene hits out at Donald Trump over H-1B visa, international students comments

November 13, 2025 1:10 am

Marjorie Taylor Greene was once among the most loyal supporters of Donald Trump.

According to the 2024 data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), there were around 1.3 million Indian students studying abroad. In 2025, the number has gone over 1.8 million (AI Generated Image via Sora)

Why is now the right time to pursue international education abroad

November 08, 2025 9:17 am

Students from India should select universities from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand because these countries provide top-quality education along with familiar cultural environments.

Canada rejects record 74% of Indian student visa applications in August, highest refusal rate globally

November 05, 2025 12:54 pm

Indian students in Canada: Canada has rejected nearly 74% of Indian student visa applications, the highest in recent years, amid tighter fraud checks and diplomatic tensions with India.

F-1 visa denials surge to 10-year high, US rejects 41% of foreign student applicants

OPT Fair Tax proposes no financial relief for foreign students working in the US: What it means for those under F-1 visa

October 30, 2025 9:40 am

If the OPT Fair Tax Act becomes law, Indian students could see a direct impact on their post-study earnings and living budgets.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare

'Australian students should make up more than 50% of total enrolments:' Education Minister defends cap on international student

October 29, 2025 11:46 am

Australian education minister said that the government’s stance that local students must form the majority on campus: “It should be more than 50 per cent of students at universities being local students.”