Chinese Embassy Takes Over Visa Processing in India from 26 October
IndiGo extends suspension of all Riyadh flights to 31 October amid Saudi security alerts
US visa wait-time update shows Indian visitor applicants face up to 12-month interview queue
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November 2026 Visa Bulletin brings big jump for Indian family-sponsored green-card queues
The November 2026 Visa Bulletin makes the F2A category ‘current’ and advances several other family-sponsored lines for India, potentially freeing up tens of thousands of immigrant-visa numbers. Faster reunification eases attrition risks for US firms employing Indian nationals, but HR teams need to act quickly before the window closes.
Four Indian Consular Centres Close in UAE as Passport-Service Contract Heads for Re-Tender
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed four consular application centres on 22 October amid a court-ordered re-tender of its passport- and visa-service contract. Only 12 centres remain open, fees have risen and appointment lead times have lengthened, affecting millions of Indian residents in the UAE.
Karnataka High Court orders state to implement immigration SOPs, warns against ‘indifference’ to illegal entry
The Karnataka High Court has given the state three months to show full compliance with the Home Ministry’s SOP on detecting and processing illegal immigrants, warning that lax enforcement creates long-term security vulnerabilities. Firms operating in Karnataka should expect tighter scrutiny of foreign-worker documentation.
Flydubai Cancels Flights to Three Saudi Cities, Indians Urged to Check Connections
Flydubai has suspended flights from Dubai to Riyadh, Dammam and Abha until 29 October after an attack on Dammam airport. The move disrupts Indian workers and pilgrims who rely on Dubai connections, pushing up fares and prompting the Indian Consulate to activate emergency support lines.
Indian High Commission in Dhaka reviews visa-appointment delays, pledges faster access for medical travellers
India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh has admitted that visa-appointment delays are hampering travel, especially for patients, and said the Dhaka mission is reviewing processes to speed up slots. Although no concrete reforms were announced, the assurance signals potential easing of a bottleneck affecting cross-border medical travel.
US visitor-visa wait time for Indians stretches to a year as consulates struggle with demand
Fresh State Department data indicate Indian applicants must wait up to 12 months for a US B1/B2 visa interview and 6-7 months for most work visas. The delays disrupt sales trips, client implementation visits and global project timelines, forcing companies to re-route travellers or postpone engagements. Until staffing and technology upgrades materialise, corporates will need to build far longer lead times into US travel planning.
Government clarifies OCI travellers may fly on new passport while online update is pending
Indian embassies have clarified that OCI card holders may travel on a newly issued passport even if the mandatory online passport-update is still awaiting acknowledgement, provided they carry both old and new passports. The move eliminates last-minute boarding denials and eases travel planning for India-origin professionals worldwide.
IRCC figures show Indian study-permit processing stretches to 8 weeks; super-visa wait tops 11 weeks
IRCC’s latest update pushes Indian study-permit processing to eight weeks and super visas to 11 weeks. The longer timeline jeopardises January-intake arrivals and forces colleges and employers to build contingency plans for hybrid starts or staggered family travel.