Immigration News

US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal uses her own immigration journey to argue for expanding citizenship pathways and defending TPS holders amid policy shifts

Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules

New US rule adds $100 annual fee on pending asylum cases; missed payments could lead to deportation and loss of work permits

A US immigration lawyer says many students miss OPT options, including self-employment, leading to avoidable loss of work opportunities

New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul

Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

Planning a Thailand trip? New visa, SMART, LTR, and consular charges apply from April 27, 2026, while visa-free entry rules remain unchanged

A new US Bill proposes scrapping the diversity lottery, tightening visa routes and shifting to a merit-based system. Here's what it could change

Immigration News May 2026: From US asylum rules to Europe's digital border system, May 2026 brings policy changes that will affect travellers, students and workers globally

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into nearly 30 firms over alleged H-1B fraud, including claims of 'ghost offices' used to sponsor workers

Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers with 4,000 ITAs as the country pushes higher francophone immigration outside Quebec

Proposal to revise wage calculations for foreign workers draws support and criticism as US seeks to align pay with market rates

Dubai eases investor visa norms as no minimum property value is now needed for sole owners seeking 2-year residency

US Visa Bulletin warns India may face EB-5 cut-off soon. Experts explain timelines, risks, and why September 30, 2026 matters

ABS data shows Indians overtaking England-born residents in Australia, as migration patterns shift and political debate intensifies

Planning a long stay in France without working? Here's how the Visiteur visa works, what income you need, and the total funds required

Some 971,020 people in Australia - or 5.2 per cent of the population - were born in India, narrowly surpassing the 970,950 born in England, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Government ends Person of Indian Origin scheme, completing a structural consolidation that deems all existing cardholders as OCI status