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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Germany's New Visa-Free Transit Rule Means For Indian Passport Holders
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Germany recently announced that Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa to transit through the country
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Transit Visas Explained: What They Are, When Indians Need Them, And How To Apply
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Transit visas are not about distance or duration. They are about where and how you stop along the way. For Indian passport holders, rules vary widely.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Japan Is Hiking Visa Fees By 500% And How You Can Beat It If You're Travelling
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Japan plans a significant increase in immigration-related fees starting in fiscal year 2026
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Travelling To Bali? An Indian Passport And Visa May Not Be Enough As Island Plans New Money Rules
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
No fixed minimum balance required. A financial threshold will be set for each traveller based on their itinerary
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Little-Known Rule Is Letting Rs 30 Lakh plus Indians Work From Europe Legally
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Business News | NDTV News Desk
The base application cost is approximately Rs 8,000, but including documentation, translation, insurance, and processing, total expenses can reach around Rs 1 lakh.
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www.ndtv.com
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H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians
- Friday December 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected beneficiaries with a process that gives greater weight to those with higher skills and who are better paid.
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www.ndtv.com
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No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Trump's US Green Card Lottery Ban Will Not Hurt Indians
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
In the wake of deadly shootings at Brown University and the MIT that killed three people and injured several others, US President Donald Trump has moved to halt the diversity visa programme, also known as the green card lottery.
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www.ndtv.com
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
- Wednesday December 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Abroad: How Visa Rules Changed In 2025 And What 2026 May Bring
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
YearEnderEducationStories2025: For the UK, 2025 marked the year when the Graduate Route visa-previously valid for two years-was reduced to 18 months.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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US Tax Rules For F-1, J-1 Visa Holders: What Indian Students Must Know Before Filing
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
US Tax Filing For Students: If you are a nonresident tax filer and had no US-sourced income during the previous calendar year, you only need to complete Form 8843.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Canada Lowers International Study Permits, Big Impact On Indian Students
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Canadian government expects a seven per cent drop in international study permits next year, capping 2026 issuances at 408,000.
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www.ndtv.com
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Germany's New Visa-Free Transit Rule Means For Indian Passport Holders
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Germany recently announced that Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa to transit through the country
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Transit Visas Explained: What They Are, When Indians Need Them, And How To Apply
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Transit visas are not about distance or duration. They are about where and how you stop along the way. For Indian passport holders, rules vary widely.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why Japan Is Hiking Visa Fees By 500% And How You Can Beat It If You're Travelling
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Japan plans a significant increase in immigration-related fees starting in fiscal year 2026
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Travelling To Bali? An Indian Passport And Visa May Not Be Enough As Island Plans New Money Rules
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
No fixed minimum balance required. A financial threshold will be set for each traveller based on their itinerary
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
This Little-Known Rule Is Letting Rs 30 Lakh plus Indians Work From Europe Legally
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Business News | NDTV News Desk
The base application cost is approximately Rs 8,000, but including documentation, translation, insurance, and processing, total expenses can reach around Rs 1 lakh.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians
- Friday December 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected beneficiaries with a process that gives greater weight to those with higher skills and who are better paid.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Trump's US Green Card Lottery Ban Will Not Hurt Indians
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
In the wake of deadly shootings at Brown University and the MIT that killed three people and injured several others, US President Donald Trump has moved to halt the diversity visa programme, also known as the green card lottery.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
- Wednesday December 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Study Abroad: How Visa Rules Changed In 2025 And What 2026 May Bring
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
YearEnderEducationStories2025: For the UK, 2025 marked the year when the Graduate Route visa-previously valid for two years-was reduced to 18 months.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
US Tax Rules For F-1, J-1 Visa Holders: What Indian Students Must Know Before Filing
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
US Tax Filing For Students: If you are a nonresident tax filer and had no US-sourced income during the previous calendar year, you only need to complete Form 8843.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Canada Lowers International Study Permits, Big Impact On Indian Students
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Canadian government expects a seven per cent drop in international study permits next year, capping 2026 issuances at 408,000.
-
www.ndtv.com