Immigration News

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

Studying in Australia 2026: A practical guide for Indian students on tuition fees, living expenses, work rules and everyday life in Australia before making the move

A federal court has cleared limited data-sharing with ICE while protecting immigrants' medical information

Move signals tougher US stance on migration under President Donald Trump's second term

US employers can begin filing H-2B visa applications from January 1 for temporary, non-agricultural jobs starting April 1, 2026, with early filings to be rejected

Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

The US Chamber of Commerce has appealed a federal court ruling that declined to block the Trump administration's move to sharply raise the cost of the widely used work visa

Musk's remarks on X revive political tensions as Trump's campaign rhetoric and H-1B visa changes bring immigration back into focus

Economists say falling survey participation among immigrants may be distorting official US immigration figures

Bill 60 amends the Highway Traffic Act, tightening checks on residency, legal presence and work authorisation, with implications for Indian nationals in Ontario

Since US immigration laws opened in 1965, Indian Americans have emerged as one of the country's most successful migrant groups, excelling in income, education and high-paying professions

Immigration attorney says Congress never intended the H-1B visa to favour higher-paid workers, raising questions over the new system's legality

From December 15, the United States expanded vetting requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, including H-4 visas

Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals

Saudi Arabia deported over 11,000 Indians in 2025, the highest globally; MEA data shows most deportations stem from visa overstays, work violations, and involvement in legal cases

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter remained under active discussion with US officials in New Delhi and Washington, DC

Kremlin waives entrance examinations for its 2026-27 state-funded scholarship programme, offering Indian students a merit-based pathway to study medicine, engineering and the arts