Latest Updates on Immigration

New rules affect study permits, startup visas, job hiring and provincial mobility from January 1

A Bill to eliminate the H-1B visa was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene on the day she resigned from Congress

The first draw of the year targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates, following a busy 2025 for Canada's Express Entry system

New UK powers allow officers to seize phones and hidden SIM cards from migrants without arrest to speed up action against people smuggling networks

USCIS says reviews of visas, green cards and asylum cases from newly added countries will be paused, with some past approvals reopened

Indians in Germany: Strong representation in MINT roles has pushed Indian professionals to the top of Germany's pay ladder, according to an IW analysis

Donald Trump shared welfare data on immigrants from 120 countries, but India was missing. Income and education data explain why

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

Studying in Australia 2026: A practical guide for Indian students on tuition fees, living expenses, work rules and everyday life in Australia before making the move

A federal court has cleared limited data-sharing with ICE while protecting immigrants' medical information

Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

Musk's remarks on X revive political tensions as Trump's campaign rhetoric and H-1B visa changes bring immigration back into focus

Economists say falling survey participation among immigrants may be distorting official US immigration figures

Bill 60 amends the Highway Traffic Act, tightening checks on residency, legal presence and work authorisation, with implications for Indian nationals in Ontario

Immigration attorney says Congress never intended the H-1B visa to favour higher-paid workers, raising questions over the new system's legality

Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals