Iran scraps visa-free entry for Indians after trafficking concerns
VFS Global wins 5-year mandate to process Slovak visas in India and 82 other countries
Latest US B1/B2 wait-time data: Hyderabad fastest, Mumbai faces 9-month queue
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UK to let international students—including Indians—switch to Innovator Founder visa without leaving the country
Effective 25 November, international graduates can move onto the UK Innovator Founder visa without exiting the country. The change removes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to benefit thousands of Indian students with start-up ambitions, offering a direct path from study to entrepreneurship and eventual settlement.
Canada sharply pares 2025 foreign-worker intake, signalling tighter labour-stream controls
Canada’s 2025 foreign-worker admissions are projected to finish 45 percent below target as Ottawa tightens wage rules, LMIA criteria and spousal permits. Indian companies will encounter longer lead times and higher costs when deploying staff, making permanent-residence routes and short-term business travel more strategic.
Iran scraps visa-waiver for Indians; MEA issues urgent travel advisory
• Effective 22 Nov 2025, Indians must once again obtain a visa to enter or transit Iran. • MEA warns of kidnapping and job-fraud rings exploiting the former visa-free regime and urges travellers to avoid unlicensed agents. • Corporates face longer lead times for crew rotations and project travel via Iran; airlines will enforce visa checks at origin. • The change highlights rising security concerns along the India–Iran mobility corridor.
Hyderabad now offers the shortest US B1/B2 visa interview wait for Indians
• On 17 Nov 2025, the US wait-time portal showed Hyderabad with the shortest B1/B2 interview queue for Indians (4.5 months) versus 11 months in Mumbai. • The gap reflects Hyderabad’s new mega-consulate and staffing constraints elsewhere. • Companies are routing travellers to Hyderabad to accelerate client visits; real-time slot monitoring is essential. • Remote video interviews for renewals may debut in 2026, but near-term relief hinges on consulate choice and flexible scheduling.