Immigration News

Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas

The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants

Proposed merger of three routes into a single high-skilled class could level the playing field for Indian professionals

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report

Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns

Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status

Travelling to Europe after April 10? Here's what's changing at borders

New system to track entries and exits digitally, aiming to curb overstays and identity fraud

US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted

As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store

A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition

US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations

Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained

Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement

UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay

Planning to study, work or travel to the UK? From April 8, visa and immigration fees have increased across most categories, including for Indian applicants

Canada offers relief to temporary residents hit by disasters: Key Details

Six-month relief window gives them more time to restore residency status and replace documents if they were affected by wildfires, floods, hurricanes or earthquakes

Want to study or work overseas? Top countries for income, growth revealed

Henley Index 2026: Switzerland, Singapore Lead Opportunity Rankings

Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider

Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US

20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers

early 20 Indian workers died daily abroad between 2021 and 2025, with Gulf nations reporting most fatalities and complaints rising sharply

Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes

From navigating dual Wills to managing FEMA repatriation limits, experts outline the essential compliance steps for NRIs inheriting Indian property and financial assets

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate