Immigration News
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year
The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a court ruling against the policy
 "Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year")
US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know
USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.
 "US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know")
New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded
Indian travellers applying for several New Zealand visitor and transit visas will have to move to Immigration New Zealand's enhanced online system as the country phases out paper applications from Oct
 "New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded")
Australia to tighten immigration rules, curb visa overstays and families
The Australian government will target visa overstayers and restrict most students from bringing family members as it seeks to align migration with Australia's needs better
 "Australia to tighten immigration rules, curb visa overstays and families")
'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee
US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme
 "'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee")
UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed
Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.
 "UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed")
US to overhaul PERM green card process: What Indian workers need to know
Once the proposal is published in the Federal Register, DOL will accept public comments for 30 or 60 days.
 "US to overhaul PERM green card process: What Indian workers need to know")
US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know
The proposed rule would have replaced duration of status with fixed admission periods for students, exchange visitors and journalists
 "US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know")
$100,000 fee to work in the US after graduation? What students need to know
White House review is complete, but the fee is not yet final; Indian students can still use existing post-study work rules
 "$100,000 fee to work in the US after graduation? What students need to know")
New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates
The new visa opens on November 16, 2026; it gives eligible graduates six months of open work rights, while the expanded Post-Study Work Visa can provide a much longer pathway for eligible graduates
 "New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates")
H-1B shortage, rising costs and delays: 7 US immigration challenges in 2026
Policy uncertainty, rising visa costs, tougher scrutiny and H-1B shortages are forcing US employers to rethink how they recruit and retain foreign talent
 "H-1B shortage, rising costs and delays: 7 US immigration challenges in 2026")
US proposes ending H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: What changes
Government department says move will restore a direct link between immigration status and the employment on which admission was granted
 "US proposes ending H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: What changes")
New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details
New route covers eligible graduate diploma holders with a bachelor's degree, including those with overseas degrees
 "New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details")
Indian students rethink the American dream amid visa uncertainty
For students preparing to begin courses this fall, visa delays can create uncertainty around travel, accommodation and other commitments made after securing admission
 "Indian students rethink the American dream amid visa uncertainty")
Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers
The move could delay green card sponsorship for IT firm's employees as Washington steps up scrutiny of H-1B and employment-based visa programmes
 "Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers")
Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained
New plan will cover workers from 16 countries, including India, but applicants must meet salary, job and employer conditions.
 "Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained")
US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors
Could a sponsor's financial history come under closer scrutiny? Here's what the latest Form I-864 change means for applicants
 "US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors")
UK changes immigration rules from October: 5 major things to know
New UK rules will expand protection for some migrants while changing student, family and Erasmus+ provisions from October 2026
Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know
Australia has stopped new international enrolments in one graduate diploma, citing visa refusals and concerns over non-genuine student transfers
 "Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know")
US green card: Indian EB-1 applicants face risk of visa numbers running out
Indian EB-1 applicants face fresh uncertainty as US green card numbers could run out before September 30.