Surbhi Gloria Singh

Soon, unregulated loan apps may be banned with Rs 1 cr penalty, 10-yr jail

A definition of "unregulated lending activities" to cover loans offered outside the scope of existing regulations, including digital lending platforms

New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm

"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration

UK visas 2025: Indians to face 11% higher financial requirements from Jan

Skilled workers applying for the first time must show they earn above £38,700 to cover living costs and accommodation

New US consulate set to open in Bengaluru by Jan 2025 amid high visa demand

Currently, the US operates consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi

Special FD rates: These banks offer up to 8.10% interest till Dec 31

These schemes come with competitive rates for various tenures, for both general customers and senior citizens

Cut foreign worker reliance, deport illegal immigrants: UK's crackdown plan

The changes will impact Indians trying to enter the UK illegally and also those who wish to work in the country legally

Why Canada wants Indian students to resubmit visa, docs: IRCC explains

IRCC clarified that these requests are part of a standard procedure and not a new practice

US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules

Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice

How India saves: Mutual funds pip FDs, 58% prepared for retirement

BankBazaar's MoneyMood Retail Credit Trends Report for 2024 sheds light on keay developments in borrowing, saving, and investing among working professionals in India aged 22 to 45 years

H-1B visa revamped from Jan 17: Key changes employers, applicants must know

American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent

Canada tightens immigration rules to fight job offer fraud: Impact decoded

The new measures are expected to affect individuals, including those from India, who attempt to enter Canada or the US illegally

US eases immigration routes for J-1 visa holders from India, China

For Indian professionals, researchers, and students, the changes open new opportunities

Canada immigration 2024: How Trudeau changed policies to 'fix mistakes'

A series of policy changes have been introduced since January 2024, affecting international workers and students, particularly from India

Australia's net migration falls by 17%; Indians remain top immigrants

India remained one of the top five countries of birth for overseas migrants in 2023-24, alongside China, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand

Singapore eyes 1.2 mn Indian tourists by Dec 31; growth to continue in 2025

In an interview with Business Standard, Markus Tan and Renjie Wong of Singapore Tourism Board discussed the surge in Indian tourists, future attractions, sustainability efforts, and travel trends

US immigration: 18,000 undocumented Indians among 1.5 mn facing deportation

However, India is far from the top of the list of undocumented immigrants in the United States

Canada Express Entry: 1,085 invitations issued in provincial draw, CRS 727

Canada Express Entry draw required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727

New Zealand eyes overhaul of 'Golden Visa' scheme to woo wealthy immigrants

New Zealand is reviewing the visa's investment requirements, with announcements by immigration minister Erica Stanford expected soon

Canada's IRCC to Indian students: Resubmit visas, study permits, other docs

The requests have caused alarm among international students, many of whom hold valid visas with up to two years of remaining validity

Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025, joining 62 countries

Visa-free travel allows individuals to enter a country without obtaining a visa beforehand