Immigration News

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

US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents

UAE Waives Visa Fine: UAE grants visa overstay fine waiver for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations linked to Iran-US-Israel conflict airspace disruptions

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students

National College of Ireland will support 10 Indian postgraduate students with tuition fee reductions across business, computing and psychology programmes

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress

Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims

Britain pauses study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan after a rise in asylum claims from migrants entering through legal routes

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Canada unveils $100 million scholarships for Indian students: Details here

Canada and India launch a new talent strategy with scholarships, hybrid campuses and university partnerships aimed at expanding study and research opportunities

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Travellers rush to Oman, Saudi Arabia to escape Dubai amid US-Iran conflict

Travellers stranded in Dubai amid the US-Iran conflict are rushing to Oman and Saudi Arabia, as airspace closures and flight disruptions trigger costly evacuations

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules

US Judge says agency acted arbitrarily after SEVIS termination over dismissed traffic case

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

UK asylum rules: Refugee status temporary, to be reviewed every 30 months

UK asylum new rules: UK government rolls out Denmark-style asylum reset, making refugee protection temporary and subject to periodic review

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Will West Asia tensions dent Dubai's appeal for Indian students? Explained

Impact on Indians in Dubai: Rising regional tensions trigger fresh safety concerns even as Dubai remains a popular and cost-effective study destination for Indian families

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 10:55 AM IST