News for 'visa-consultancy'

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.

Will German Visa Rules Affect Students?

Will German Visa Rules Affect Students?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Ritika Gupta, a study abroad expert and founder of Aaera Consultants, explains how Germany's new visa rules will affect international students and working professionals.

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Malhotra, behind bars on suspicion of espionage, had been in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, the Pakistani staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023, a source said.

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

They said the agency has found 35 instances in which youngsters were taken to Russia after being lured with false promises of high-paying jobs via social media channels and local contacts and agents.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

Fake visa consultants: Canada seeks India's help

Fake visa consultants: Canada seeks India's help

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney visited Delhi and Chandigarh recently to discuss the issue of crooked immigration consultants.

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

Applying for a UK study visa? Read this

Applying for a UK study visa? Read this

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Sam Murray, the official spokesperson of the UKBA at the British High Commission in New Delhi, addresses the various issues students face.

UK visas: 'Weeding out fake students is essential'

UK visas: 'Weeding out fake students is essential'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Mr Jaspal Singh, managing director of Caan World Consultants, a reputed student visa consultancy in Jalandhar, sheds light on new UK student visa policies.

'Canada student visa in two weeks now'

'Canada student visa in two weeks now'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Student Partnership Programme launched recently by the Canadian High Commission, New Delhi has simplified and fast-tracked the application process.

'Canada is wooing more Indian students'

'Canada is wooing more Indian students'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Canadian student visa expert Jagdeep Singh of International Educational & Career (IEC) Consultants speaks to RMS Atwal about how Canada is creating new incentives to woo Indian students.

'NZ offers a value-for-money education'

'NZ offers a value-for-money education'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Promising the best and affordable education under a safe environment and a relativey easy permanent residency, Kiwiland is an inviting study destination.

Study US: 'Visa interview should not scare you'

Study US: 'Visa interview should not scare you'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The visa process is a mere formality if you are financially sound with good English and academic scores.