Immigration News

Canada deports 19,000 immigrants in 2025 amid tighter visa rules

CBSA data shows nearly 19,000 removals in 2025 as fewer people entered Canada and the population posted its steepest fall since 1946

Denmark immigration rules change in 2026: Higher fees, tighter work permits

Denmark immigration Rule in 2026: Salary thresholds rise, medical permits freeze, and application costs go up from January 2026

US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months

Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods

US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly

Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns

Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess

From border control claims to visa curbs and travel bans, Trump laid out his immigration record and agenda in a televised address

Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme

The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications

Why more Indians are being deported from US-and what Parliament wants fixed

A parliamentary panel has taken note of the deportations of illegal Indian immigrants back to the country from the US in recent months and "probable mass deportations in the future".

Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians

Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage

Planning New Zealand travel or study? Visa centre fees go up from 2026

Visa application centre service charges will be higher from January, adding to upfront costs for applicants from India and other countries

US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5

Visa bulletin january 2026: Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians

Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors

The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form

H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee

Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks

UK settlement in 10 years: Why Indians and other migrants oppose the rule

Work Rights Centre warns longer settlement wait could raise exploitation risks and deepen uncertainty for Indian and other migrants

UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes

A sweeping reset under UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshaped work visas, student rules, settlement timelines and business mobility through 2025

US to UAE: What 2025 immigration changes meant for Indian students, workers

Major destinations tightened work rules and student caps in 2025, reshaping options for Indian students and workers. Early planning and clear residency routes will matter in 2026

Canada Express Entry: 5,000 PR invites issued as CRS score falls to 515

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw comes just a week after a 6,000-invite round, signalling strong focus on in-Canada workers

Indian visa application centre in Dhaka closed over security concerns

The IVAC said all applicants with appointment slots scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled for a later date

US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean

Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India

Why immigration lawyer is asking travellers to US to have social media apps

'Wiping' devices or using burner phones can trigger red flags during increasingly stringent digital border screenings, says expert

US visa ban on 20 nations: Foreign students, migrants to be affected

The expanded US travel ban takes effect from January 1, 2026, with education groups warning of its impact on international students and exchanges