Immigration News
Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means
Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter
 "Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means")
US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries
US waives up to USD 15,000 visa bonds for World Cup fans from select nations despite tougher immigration checks
 "US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries")
How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner
The Fentanyl crisis and the India link: Why the US has issued visa restrictions
 "How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner")
Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details
New Altyn Visa promises tax incentives, easier residency and long-term access for foreign investors
 "Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details")
'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention
Widow of retired US soldier says during detention she shared a dormitory with nearly 60 women, many of them mothers separated from their children
 "'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention")
Ghost offices, Indian HR networks, OPT visas: Shell scam under ICE Scanner
Locked Offices, Fake Payrolls? Inside the OPT Shell Company Crackdown Rocking Indian Students in the US
 "Ghost offices, Indian HR networks, OPT visas: Shell scam under ICE Scanner")
10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraud
Optional Practical Training allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24, months
 "10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraud")
Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years
West Asia remains the largest source of deportations, but North America and Southeast Asia are seeing a rising share amid visa fraud and immigration crackdowns
 "Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years")
Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter
Indonesia is tightening tourist visa rules as influencers, digital nomads and remote workers come under scrutiny
 "Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter")
Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament
The election of Indian-born Q Manivannan has reignited debate in the UK over whether temporary visa holders should hold public office
 "Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament")
Disney cruise workers among 27 whose US visas revoked in child abuse probe
US Immigration Officials Revoke Visas of Foreign Cruise Workers After Multi-Ship Operation
 "Disney cruise workers among 27 whose US visas revoked in child abuse probe")
Trump administration plans to raise cost of hiring H-1B workers by 30%
The new thresholds are ultimately likely to shrink opportunities for young talent as employers balk at paying more
 "Trump administration plans to raise cost of hiring H-1B workers by 30%")
New Zealand to make citizenship test mandatory from 2027: What to know
Online process likely to ask applicants questions about the country's history, governance system and civic responsibilites
 "New Zealand to make citizenship test mandatory from 2027: What to know")
Planning Europe in summer? Schengen visa appointments get harder to secure
Travelers should plan as much in advance as possible for upcoming travel to the Schengen Area.
 "Planning Europe in summer? Schengen visa appointments get harder to secure")
New York expands restrictions on ICE despite warnings from Trump's camp
New York says it will protect immigrants while allowing action against 'violent' criminals amid new curbs on ICE
Half-truth in Trump's 'hellhole' remark on how Indians get US citizenship
Green Card approvals for Indians relatively are evenly split between professional merit and family-sponsored routes
 "Half-truth in Trump's 'hellhole' remark on how Indians get US citizenship")
Dreaming of a foreign degree? National Overseas Scholarship may cover costs
National Overseas Scholarship 2026 applications are open: Key dates, eligibility, documents, benefits explained
 "Dreaming of a foreign degree? National Overseas Scholarship may cover costs")
Mauritius targets 100 millionaires a year with $1 mn Golden Visa Programme
From AI to Beachfront Villas: Mauritius Courts Global Wealth with New Visa Program
 "Mauritius targets 100 millionaires a year with $1 mn Golden Visa Programme")
75% of India's smaller-city students prefer Germany for studies: Report
A TerraTern survey found students from smaller Indian cities are prioritising affordability, jobs and migration pathways over traditional destinations
 "75% of India's smaller-city students prefer Germany for studies: Report")
How Canada's one-time permanent residency plan could help 33,000 workers
Programme meant for already in the permanent residency pipeline could speed up applications of Indian nationals in the Canadian workforce
 "How Canada's one-time permanent residency plan could help 33,000 workers")