RC Diggers & Cafe has opened on Bethel Road in northwest Columbus, combining coffee and desserts with an indoor sandbox where guests can operate remote-controlled excavators, loaders and dump trucks. The construction-themed cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A new Columbus cafe is pairing coffee and desserts with remote-controlled construction equipment, giving customers an interactive alternative to a traditio

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India remains available, but Dropbox eligibility is limited to qualifying applicants whose prior full-validity visa expired within 12 months. Applicants must still submit a new DS-160, pay the $185 fee and may be called for an interview. Indian travelers can still apply for a US B1/B2 visa after an earlier visa expires, but “renewal” does not extend the old visa automatically. The State Depar

GICs, bank balances and education loans can all support a Canadian study permit application. Indian students should compare accessibility, documentation and total coverage before choosing one method or combining several sources. All three options are accepted IRCC accepts a Guaranteed Investment Certificate from a participating Canadian financial institution, bank statements and proof of a stud

The cost to study in Canada for Indian students includes tuition, living expenses and transportation. Depending on the program, a first-year budget may range from about C$39,000 to more than C$65,000 before travel, books and other personal costs. Minimum funds required by IRCC Indian students applying for a Canadian study permit must prove they can pay tuition, living expenses and transportatio

Indian students can use a bank education loan as part of Canada proof of funds. The application should show the sanctioned amount, disbursement terms, tuition coverage, remaining living costs and any additional support from parents, savings or scholarships. Education loans can support proof of funds Yes. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists proof of a student or education loan from a bank as accepted financial evidence. The

The proposed $4,000 H-1B extension fee would not apply to every employer or visa holder. It targets companies with at least 50 U.S. employees when more than half hold H-1B or L-1 status, expanding the surcharge to same-employer extension petitions as well. Which employers meet the threshold? The eligibility rules are part of a broader

A pending DHS rule could extend the $4,000 H-1B extension fee and $4,500 L-1 surcharge to routine stay extensions filed by large visa-dependent employers, increasing retention costs for technology and consulting companies and affecting many India-born professionals. DHS keeps broader surcharge at final-rule stage The Department of Homeland Security proposed the change on June 6, 2024. It would

A US federal appeals court has kept the Trump administration’s $100,000 charge on new H-1B petitions blocked, preserving a lower-court injunction while the government continues its appeal. The Trump H1B fee ruling affects employers, skilled workers and applicants following the wider immigration dispute. H-1B Fee Block Remains in Place On Friday, July 24, the Boston-based First US Circuit Cour

  Indian parents can pay U.S. college fees from India through authorized banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Families should understand the $250,000 annual limit, current TCS rules, education-loan exemption, university instructions and currency costs. Parents living in India can send money for a child’s U.S. tuition, housing and other education expenses through authorized foreign-exchange chann

The proposed green card bond has led many applicants to believe it is another government filing fee. However, immigration bonds and green card application fees serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction can help applicants avoid confusion as the proposal continues to receive attention. The Trump administration's reported proposal to require certain green card applicants to post bonds of up to $100,000 has created confusion among p

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding buzz grows after $26M charity donation Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have once again become the centre of global attention after two major developments around their wedding week. According to reports, the couple has donated $26 million to charities ahead of their planned celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York. Another report has claimed that Swift and Kelce may have already married in a private ceremony before the larg

The UAE Green Visa gives qualifying skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed professionals, investors and business partners five years of residency without sponsorship from a single employer. Introduced in 2022, it also permits family sponsorship and provides a grace period of up to six months after cancellation. UAE Green Visa eligibility requirements Skilled workers Applicants must have a valid employment contract and ei

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul

New Delhi, June 26: Passport applicants in India will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, as the government has revised charges for fresh passports, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Under the revised rules, a fresh or reissued ordinary 36-page passport will cost Rs 2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been increased to Rs 5,000.                  

WASHINGTON — The State Department will launch a six-month B1/B2 visa interview pilot on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days at selected U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The paid option will be tested through Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is designed to measure demand for faster interview scheduling at consular posts where regular appointment waits can exceed one

The H-1B visa fee ruling has eased concerns for Indian students, skilled workers and US employers after a federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. US District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled on Monday, June 8, 2026, that the fee was unlawful because it effectively operated as a tax on H-1B petitions without approval from Congress. The policy, announced on Friday, September 19, 2025, had raised immediate concern among stud

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on Monday, June 8, 2026, ruling that the charge was unlawful and must be vacated. The H-1B visa fee ruling gives immediate relief to U.S. employers that depend on skilled foreign workers in technology, engineering and other specialized fields. H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Deals Setback to Trump Administration U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled in Massachusetts tha

Illinois lawmakers voted to delay the state’s swipe fee law for another year, keeping the fight over card fees on sales taxes and tips in court and before federal regulators. The delay affects the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, or IFPA, a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that would restrict banks, credit unions and card companies from collecting interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of debit and credit card transactions. Illinois Swipe Fee Law Delay Exten

Credit Card Swipe Fees Raise Costs for U.S. Shoppers and Stores Credit card swipe fees are adding pressure on U.S. shoppers and small businesses as more purchases move away from cash. Retailers say the fees charged on card transactions are becoming a larger cost of doing business, with some of that burden reflected in everyday prices. At a Tiger Fuel gas station and convenience store near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ruckersville, Virginia, managers say t