New Visa Rules from April: Impact on Indians Traveling to US, UK, Canada, Europe

• New financial year brings stricter visa and immigration rules, higher costs, and tighter scrutiny for Indians planning to study, work, or travel abroad.
• USCIS mandates updated Form I-129 for H-1B petitions, requiring detailed wage and job role information, prioritizing higher-skilled workers.
• UK Home Office implements revised fee structures for various visas, increasing costs for short-term visitors, students, and skilled workers.
• Canada introduces a six-year cap on federally funded settlement support for economic immigrants and raises permanent residence application fees.
• EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) will digitalize border checks with biometrics, potentially causing longer processing times for Indian travelers.