Immigration News

H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-1B program

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS

FIIDS said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

25-30% jump in Indians seeking second residency: Why HNIs want a 'Plan B'

IT professionals, consultants and other professionals account for nearly 18% of enquiries, says global CEO of immigration firm Garant IN

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Indian family green card wait gets shorter

India sees major movement in family-sponsored green card queues, while EB-2 and EB-5 remain unavailable for applicants

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

US likely to revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visas of asylum seekers

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners: officials

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

$103,265 fee for H-1B? US moves to make Indian talent far more expensive

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

15% decline in Indians seeking admission to UG courses in US: Report

India is the largest source of international students in the US, with over 363,000 enrolling for different courses in the 2024-25 academic year

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

No more boarding pass stamps from Sept 1: What travellers need to know

International travellers departing India will be able to use e-boarding passes as immigration authorities end mandatory boarding pass stamping from September 1

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

US eyes new H-1B and OPT fees as Indian applicants face fresh cost pressure

$100,000 OPT fee back in focus as US advances new immigration rules

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as "contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Canada visa processing: Visitors many have to wait for up to 31 days

Latest estimates show a nine-week wait for work permits and five weeks for study permits, while Super Visa processing remains at 56 days.

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

South Africa ETA fee: New R500 charge for digital travel authorisation

South Africa's digital travel system promises faster processing, with the new charge replacing the earlier fully subsidised ETA service

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Indian founders are the new prize as countries compete for global talent

The world wants Indian founders: Why immigration rules are shifting to jobs, business

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18

7% of the 1.2 mn people who received green cards in 2023 were from India

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Abu Dhabi, MakeMyTrip offer UAE visa fee waiver to Indian travellers

MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

US to change key visa forms from Sept 15: No relief for old versions

USCIS will introduce new versions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from September 15, with no grace period for older editions.

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

She had a US green card for 13 years. Why was ICE still able to detain her?

A green card doesn't guarantee safety from ICE: What Indian immigrants need to know

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

US immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn, wait times and denials rise

US immigration processing slows down, with longer waits and rising denial rates creating fresh uncertainty for Indian applicants

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Leaving the US on Advance Parole? You could now risk a 10-year return bar

US immigration: Advance Parole travel can now trigger 10-year bar - what applicants need to know

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 9:35 AM IST