Immigration News

Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC reiterates key permit rules

Canada says violating work or study permit conditions could lead to removal, visa refusals and future immigration hurdles

US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders

California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday reiterated support for his 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill, first introduced last year

Explained: Why a US court has put the brakes on the $100,000 H-1B payment

The appeals court ruling means that a lower court decision invalidating the $100,000 fee and prohibiting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from collecting it should now take effect.

US revives Dream and Promise Act: Who could qualify for a green card

US lawmakers have revived the Dream and Promise Act. Here's who could qualify if the Bill becomes law

3-year H-1B visa pause, $100,000 fee: What's in the new US Senate bill

US Senator proposes sweeping H-1B overhaul: Key changes explained

ICE plans crackdown on Haitians as temporary protection nears end: Report

Haitian immigrants could face ICE action as temporary protection in the US is expected to end

Can Indians live and work remotely from South Korea? New rules explained

Indian remote workers can now stay in South Korea for up to 3 years

US appeals court refuses to revive Trump admin's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The First Circuit Court of Appeals declined to pause a lower court order that struck down the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying the administration had not shown Congress authorised the charge

Ontario launches first phase of immigration overhaul: Key changes explained

Ontario has replaced multiple immigration streams with a new pathway. Here's what the overhaul means for an applicant

Planning to move to Sweden? 'Good conduct' rules could affect PR permit

Sweden introduced stricter good conduct requirements on July 13, 2026, granting the Swedish Migration Agency broader authority to refuse or revoke certain residence permits based on conduct, honesty.

Inside ICE: Officers say Trump's immigration push is taking a heavy toll

US media reports say agency officers are grappling with burnout, staffing pressure and rapid hiring under Trump's crackdown

India restarts visa, passport services in Australia after 23-day halt

India has resumed passport, visa and other consular services across Australia through VFS Global, ending a 23-day suspension caused by a legal dispute

Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends

Eligible UAE residents can earn rewards worth over Dh3,000 when nominated visitors arrive in Dubai by October 31

US August Visa Bulletin: No EB-2 relief, fresh EB-1 warning for Indians

Employment-based green card queue stuck as the US warns EB-1 visas may also run out this year

Planning to move to Japan? Residence permit fees to rise from Oct 1

Japan to hike residence permit charges; permanent residency fee set at 200,000 yen

Canada invites 511 provincial nominees in latest Express Entry draw

IRCC's latest Express Entry round required a CRS score of 744 and targeted provincial nominee candidates

US warns EB-1 India may become unavailable as visa numbers run out

US Visa Bulletin offers little relief for Indians; EB-1 under pressure, EB-2 unavailable

Trump weighs $100,000 bond for some US green card applicants: What to know

The proposal could require select immigrant visa applicants to post a refundable bond before getting a US green card

Why Indian diaspora groups want US to pause its 4-year student visa rule

The four-year cap doesn't just affect students-it could also hit US universities' finances.

How an Indian-origin woman defrauded UK's Covid loan scheme of of £216,250

Indian-origin woman jailed in UK for Covid loan fraud: What are Bounce Back Loans?