Immigration News

11 million US visa backlog crushes Indian H-1B, green card dreams: Decoded

US visa backlog hits record 11.3 million under Trump administration, delays ripple through Indian applicants

Updated On: 14 Jul 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Canada visa: Indians get study permit in 5 weeks, work permit in 3 months

Indians can now get a Canada visitor visa in 21 days, but study and work permits take longer. Here's a breakdown of current July 2025 wait times

Updated On: 14 Jul 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

US warns Indian visa holders: Post-approval checks can lead to deportation

US warns visa holders that their social media and immigration conduct are monitored post-approval; violations can lead to visa revocation and deportation

Updated On: 14 Jul 2025 | 11:18 AM IST

Himalayas to Berlin: Indian hostel brands go global for budget travellers

More Indians are choosing social stays over five-star beds, as homegrown hostel brands expand overseas

Updated On: 13 Jul 2025 | 8:14 PM IST

Screening continues even after visa approval: US Embassy in India

The US Embassy in India has warned that visa screening continues after approval. Visa holders must follow all US laws or risk visa cancellation and deportation, according to an official advisory

Updated On: 12 Jul 2025 | 5:59 PM IST

Indian real estate set to gain as investment shifts amid UAE visa changes

Capital from entry-level UAE realty market may be redirected to Tier 1 & 2 Indian cities

Updated On: 11 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

UAE Golden Visa guide: How to apply, who qualifies, cost and routes

UAE offers multiple Golden Visa options for Indians, from property to talent-based routes covering long-term residency

Updated On: 11 Jul 2025 | 11:06 PM IST

Canada: 10,000 staff laid off, 600+ courses cut after foreign student cap

Nearly 10,000 college staff face layoffs in Ontario as Canada's international student cap slashes enrolment and forces over 600 programme cuts

Updated On: 11 Jul 2025 | 5:29 PM IST

US F-1 visas to Indians drop 27% amid Trump's student visa crackdown

F-1 visa issuances to Indian students drop 27 per cent from March to May 2025 as stricter checks, delayed interviews and political uncertainty take hold

Updated On: 11 Jul 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded

Under new Trump-era orders, the US is stepping up denaturalisation proceedings. Here's what it means for Indian immigrants

Updated On: 11 Jul 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

125 immigrant billionaires now hold $1.3 trillion of America's wealth

Immigrants now hold 14 per cent of US billionaire slots and run Meta's AI lab, showing how deeply foreign talent shapes America's wealth and tech innovation

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 6:37 PM IST

Indian-origin billionaires top Forbes list of richest US immigrants

Indian immigrants lead Forbes' 2025 richest list, with 12 self-made billionaires in tech and finance, surpassing Israel to become the top birthplace of America's immigrant billionaires

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 4:17 PM IST

Saudi Arabia's new skill-based work permits for foreign workers explained

Saudi Arabia introduces a skill-based work permit system for foreign workers, classifying them by qualifications, experience, wages and age via Qiwa platform

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 4:10 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 skilled foreign workers invited to live, work

Canada invites 3,000 skilled foreign workers with Canadian experience to live and work under latest Express Entry draw with CRS cut-off of 518

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 1:59 PM IST

UAE Golden Visa: Rayad Group apologises for false ₹23.3 lakh lifetime claim

Rayad Group apologises for falsely claiming lifetime UAE Golden Visas for ₹23.3 lakh; UAE authority confirms no such visa exists, warns of legal action

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 12:24 PM IST

US visa cost up 148% for Indian travellers, students with new $250 fee

Indian travellers to the US now face a steep rise in visa costs, with a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee pushing total charges up by 148% under Trump's new immigration law

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 10:51 AM IST

US immigration backlog tops 11 million as Trump slows USCIS processing

US immigration backlog hits 11.3 million as case completions fall, green card and work permit delays surge under Trump administration's slowdown orders

Updated On: 10 Jul 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

US steps up move to strip citizenship from some naturalised immigrants

US Justice Department makes denaturalisation a top priority, using civil lawsuits to revoke citizenship of naturalised immigrants accused of crimes or fraud

Updated On: 09 Jul 2025 | 5:39 PM IST

New Zealand eases student visa rules for Indians: What changes now

Indian degrees no longer need New Zealand qualification assessment, cutting visa delays, costs and boosting post-study work for students and skilled migrants

Updated On: 09 Jul 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

UAE Golden Visa scam: ₹23 lakh offer for Indians is fake, warns govt

UAE rejects claims of a new Golden Visa route for Indians, warns against scams offering lifetime residency for ₹23 lakh through unofficial channels

Updated On: 09 Jul 2025 | 12:14 PM IST