Immigration News

US federal judge strikes down Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The judge agreed with a group of 20 states that the Trump administration exceeded its authority, and the fee usurped Congress's power to set immigration policy and taxes

Quebec expands work permit access for spouses of PR applicants

Temporary policy allows spouses of select PR candidates to take up jobs across Quebec until end-2026

South Africa plans immigration crackdown: Key measures, changes explained

South Africa plans stricter immigration enforcement as anti-migrant tensions and protests escalate

Business pushback led to soft stance on US green card policy: Report

The US Chamber of Commerce was among industry groups that pressed administration officials for further guidance and warned of the harms to their workforce last week

France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers: Details

Salary thresholds lowered, processing quickened and permanent residency path shortened as France steps up efforts to attract global talent

India-born founders behind 96 US unicorns, highest among immigrants: Study

The research found that the privately held US billion-dollar startups with immigrant founders have created an average of 833 jobs per company

US World Cup visa priority may delay student applications this year: Report

Faster visa processing for FIFA visitors is creating fresh uncertainty for international students

South Korea opens talent visa to researchers, lifts hiring cap: Details

Seoul broadens talent visa access and allows firms to hire more skilled foreign workers

Finland's citizenship grants hit record: Indians among top visa seekers

Nordic country's citizenship approvals hit record high while overall immigration slows; family visas rise, with Indians among top applicants

New Zealand unveils new post-study work visa options for graduates: Details

Studying in New Zealand could get more rewarding under New Work Visa Rules

Over 2 lakh H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for faster visa processing: DHS

70% of H-1B applicants paying $100,000 to avoid months-long visa wait

It's return of the natives as Indian techies' American dream fades

The flow of Indian technology professionals to the US is slowing, while the number returning to India is rising amid visa uncertainty, weaker hiring, and shifts in the global tech job market

Traveling abroad via Germany? Indians don't need a transit visa from 3 June

Indian Flyers Get Visa-Free Transit Through German Airports

Indians no longer need transit visa at German airports from June 3

Every year, a large number of Indians, including students, professionals and tourists, travel through German airports, on way to other destinations

Applying for a US Visa? Website outages are causing delays worldwide

US Visa Applicants Face Global Disruptions as Scheduling Systems Experience Technical Issues

India tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days: Details

New directives require foreign nationals to register before crossing the 180-day threshold and restrict extended stays to emergencies

Foreign visitors must register before 180-day limit for longer stay: Govt

The new provision, notified on Monday, replaces the earlier requirement that foreigners register within 14 days after completing 180 days of stay in India

Planning Canada PR? Ontario has closed its most popular immigration streams

All nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams have been eliminated, effective May 30, 2026.

Vietnam trip? New health declaration rule mandatory for tourists from July

Under the new regulations, travelers must complete a health declaration within seven days prior to their entry, departure or transit

US arrests 30 Indians living and working illegally, deportation planned

Out of the 36 illegal semi-truck drivers arrested, 30 were from India, while the remaining six were from Mexico, El Salvador, and Russia