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India and UK flags symbolizing trade partnershipArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh8 min read

India-UK FTA: How Indian techies will save on salary for three years

Under the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA), Indian workers temporarily in the UK, and their employers, will be exempt from paying social security contributions for three years.

US visa and passport documents on American flagArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh6 min read

US visa waiver program: Why Indian passport holders are excluded

Despite holding permanent residency in countries under the US Visa Waiver Program, Indian passport holders must still apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa. Here’s why India remains excluded.

European Union flag with Malta passport symbolizing the golden passport banArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh7 min read

EU bans Malta's golden passport scheme: What's next for rich investors?

The EU Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme illegal, stating that EU citizenship cannot be granted in exchange for investments or payments.

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing campaign eventArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh8 min read

Canada polls 2025: What today's vote means for Indian immigrants, students

Canada votes today, and the result could reshape immigration, education, and work policies — with major consequences for Indian students, workers, and families.

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing a campaign event in British ColumbiaArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh8 min read

Canada elections 2025: Immigration, PR, and visa policies explained

As Canada heads into the 2025 federal election, immigration dominates political debate. Here's what the Liberal and Conservative platforms say about PR, temporary visas, foreign workers, and border policy.

German Citizenship by Investment and Germany Business VisaBlog
Varun Singh3 min read

German Citizenship by Investment and Germany Business Visa

Learn how to obtain German citizenship and business visas through investment, explore requirements, benefits, and pathways for international investors and entrepreneurs.

US President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval OfficeArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh4 min read

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview

A new US visa regulation requires applicants to carry the DS-160 form with a confirmation barcode beginning with 'AA' that matches the one used to schedule their appointment — or risk visa interview cancellation.

U.S. green card backlog crisis 2025 employment-based visas and per-country capBlog
Varun Singh5 min read

U.S. Green Card Backlog Crisis: Challenges & Urgent Reforms

Explore the U.S. green card backlog crisis—how employment-based visas and the 7% per-country cap impact India and China, plus the urgent immigration reform proposals.

US flag and USCIS building representing visa bulletin updateArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.

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