Immigration news and guides
Rules change often and the official announcements are hard to read. These are the changes that matter, in plain English.
9 Sept 20242 min readUK Government Freezes Minimum Income Threshold for Family Visas Amid Review
The UK government has announced a freeze on the minimum income threshold required to sponsor a family member on a family visa.
9 Sept 20242 min readU.S. Reaches Annual Limit for EB-4 Visas in Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Department of State has officially announced that the annual quota for Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visas has been exhausted for the fiscal year (FY) 2024.
9 Sept 20242 min readU.S. Embassy in Manila to Open New Visa Application Center and Expand Consular Services
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has announced the launch of a new Visa Application Center (VAC), an enhanced visa appointment system, and expanded consular services for U.S.
9 Sept 20242 min readFraudulent Visa Networks Defraud Indian Students Seeking Jobs in the UK: Report
A shocking BBC investigation has revealed that several Indian students were defrauded of substantial sums of money by fraudulent visa networks promising employment opportunities in the UK.
9 Sept 20242 min readNo, Japan Is Not Offering a "Breeding Visa" to Foreigners: A Fact-Check
Recent claims circulating on social media platforms suggest that Japan has introduced a so-called "breeding visa" to attract foreigners with the aim of increasing the country’s population.
9 Sept 20241 min readSouth Africa to Introduce 90-Day Visa Waiver for Indian Tourists in January 2025
In a strategic effort to enhance tourism, South Africa has announced the introduction of a 90-day visa waiver for Indian tourists, effective from January 2025.
9 Sept 20242 min readMalaysia Increases Visa Fees for Foreign Workers by 150%, Effective September 2024
Malaysia has implemented a significant increase in visa fees for foreign workers, with charges rising by 150%.
🇨🇦 Canada9 Sept 20241 min readPunjabi Youth Turn to Student Visas as Canada Halts Work Permits for Visitors
In light of Canada's recent decision to stop issuing work permits to individuals on visitor or tourist visas, many Indians, particularly from Punjab, are now turning to student visas to extend their…
9 Sept 20241 min readVisa-Free Thailand Sees Surge in Indian Tourists
frequencies were added in November 2023, bringing the total to 355 weekly flights between the two countries.
6 Sept 20244 min readNorway Free Education: How to Study in Norway for Free in 2024
Norway, despite being a small country, is renowned for its high-quality education. Its globally-ranked universities and educational institutions offer excellent learning opportunities.
6 Sept 20243 min readTop 9 Countries with Affordable Education for Indian Students in 2024
As more than two million Indian students are expected to enrol in foreign universities by 2025, many are eager to find affordable education options.
6 Sept 20242 min readInternational Student Accommodation in the UK – Your Complete Guide
Hello Readers! If you've read our previous blog about the UK student visa application process, you're already on your way.
