The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rescinded its planned fee increases for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program following a ruling from a federal court in Colorado, which determined that the agency had unlawfully raised the fees. This judicial decision reinstates the previous, lower fee structure for both …
Read More »Canada has postponed the amendment of the Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026.
Canada’s recent efforts to amend its Citizenship Act have encountered another setback, as the federal government is poised to miss the deadline for passing Bill C-3, as reported by CIC News. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted a two-month extension, pushing the deadline from November 20, 2025, …
Read More »Indian applicants now face 99-day wait for visitor visas, over 290k await citizenship decisions
Indian applicants seeking Canadian visas now have to wait an average of 99 days for visitor visa approvals, which is the longest among major source nations, as per the most recent report from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applications for super visas from India typically take 169 days to process. According …
Read More »New Zealand adopts National Occupation List for work visa applications
New Zealand has officially replaced the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the National Occupation List (NOL) as the framework for assessing occupation-based visa applications. The change took effect from November 3, 2025, marking a major update in how Immigration New Zealand (INZ) evaluates skill levels …
Read More »Top 10 Developed Countries
Traveling is one of the best things someone can do in life. Seeing new places, trying new foods, and meeting different people can really open your eyes. But with so many countries to visit, it can be hard to choose where to go first. Here are ten countries that seem …
Read More »Finland is gaining popularity among Indian travellers.
Finland is gaining popularity among Indian travellers. Why do people travel? To feel cheerful, calm and safe ofcourse and Finland providing all of these three facilities whichis the reason it is the top choice for Indian travellers. If you also wish to live in this beautiful country or want to …
Read More »Switzerland Visa Guide For Indians
Swiss Alps, cosy chocolate cafés, scenic train rides. Switzerland has long been an Indian favourite, thanks in part to Bollywood movies that have been shot here over the last few decades. Even without Bollywood’s stamp of approval, this European nation is worth every euro. Switzerland, as part of the Schengen …
Read More »58 countries now visa-free for Indians
For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 58–59 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). India has climbed in the Henley Passport …
Read More »Schengen visa photo guide: What to wear, what not to wear, size – avoid these photo errors
Getting your Schengen visa photo right is more important than most applicants realise. Even a minor mistake, such as the wrong background, incorrect dimensions, or a mismatched outfit, can lead to rejection. As European embassies tighten scrutiny, photo guidelines have become a frequent reason for delays or visa rejections. “Even a …
Read More »EU passport dreams stall as Portugal hits Indian investors with new citizenship rule.
Portugal’s decision to double the wait time for citizenship to 10 years has derailed the EU passport plans of wealthy Indian investors and signaled a broader European crackdown on investment-based migration. What was once a fast-track route to European citizenship has become a cautionary tale for Indian high-net-worth individuals. Portugal’s …
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