US pauses visa appointments worldwide amid Trump's immigration crackdown: Report

Aug 26, 2026

The US has paused visa appointments globally to conduct staff training on stricter applicant screening. Part of President Donald Trump's broader immigration crackdown, the...

"It's their prerogative": MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians

Apr 17, 2025

On being asked that Australia has launched a visa crackdown on Indians, especially from five states, including Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, UP and Bihar, MEA...

Maharashtra to act against overstaying Pakistani nationals following visa suspension: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Apr 25, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a stringent crackdown on Pakistani nationals overstaying in the state, following a central government decision to suspend visa...

US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown

Jul 19, 2025

The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered...

US halts Cognizant's green-card filings amid Trump's visa fraud crackdown

Sep 09, 2026

The US Labour Department suspended Cognizant's permanent labour certification filings amid an alleged visa fraud investigation. The Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of...

US announces visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to illicit fentanyl trafficking network

May 13, 2026

The US State Department has announced visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to a network allegedly involved in illicit fentanyl trafficking as part of...