Immigration News

Indians in US called invaders, scammers? Hate posts on X drew 300 mn views

A study finds anti-Indian posts on X tripled in 2025, drawing over 300 million views during US immigration policy debates

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Canada visa wait drops: Indians get visitor visas in 57 days, study 4 weeks

Canada releases new visa processing timelines; visitor visas for Indians are faster, while the dependent child sponsorship wait time drops sharply

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details

Country defies the regional trend of tightening immigration; government describes its move is both a social right and an economic necessity

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April

What does the revised USCIS Form I-129 require as the H-1B lottery shifts to wage levels and new scrutiny of job details? Explained

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes

A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency

Government approves Bill to significantly raise the legal caps on immigration fees, potentially increasing the cost of permanent residency applications

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained

Rising H-1B costs and new lottery rules are pushing Indian startup founders to consider O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration pathways for US expansion

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Canada to limit free settlement services for economic class PRs from Apr 1

Canada will limit free settlement services for economic class permanent residents to six years from April 1, 2026, and five years from April 1, 2027

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it

Legal experts urge Indian professionals in the UAE to register local Wills to prevent asset freezes and ensure seamless cross-border inheritance for their families.

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026

Deaths reported across multiple US immigration detention centres as cases raise questions around healthcare and detention conditions.

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here

Up to 33,000 temporary workers in Canada may get a chance at permanent residency under a newly launched programme.

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Australia visa shock: Temporary Graduate fee jumps 100% to Rs 3 lakh

Australia has doubled the Temporary Graduate visa fee to AUD 4,600, drawing criticism from students and education groups over the sudden rise

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

New Zealand golden visa: $3 mn can now open home buying route for investors

From today, New Zealand's golden visa holders can buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million as the country eases investor rules

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

H-1B visa FY2027 registration opens: $100,000 fee, new wage rules apply

The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Dubai travel chaos: Sonu Sood offers free shelter for stranded passengers

DM me if you're stranded: Sonu Sood offers free stay in Dubai

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

UK to pay up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families who leave country

UK launches pilot offering £10,000 to failed asylum seekers who agree to leave taxpayer-funded accommodation, warning of deportation if payments are refused

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw

Canada Express Entry News: Canada invites 5,500 candidates through a French-language Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 397, the lowest for the category in over a year

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027

Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know

Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST