Surbhi Gloria Singh

Studying in Australia 2026: Costs, work rules and student life for Indians

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

Now, US govt can share immigrants' personal details, Medicaid data with ICE

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

27% green card holders, immigrants avoid travel within & outside US: Survey

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

From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025

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

US visitor visa to green card: What marriage does and doesn't allow

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

US politicians use 'fraudulent programs' to bring in immigrants, says Musk

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

1.86 million immigrants left US in 2025? Why official data may mislead

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

Ontario to end easy licence for visitors: Indians in Canada to be impacted

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

H-1B visa versus O-1: Why new wage-based selection could face legal test

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

US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why

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

Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out

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

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews

As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible

Canada, Latvia, US top study picks for Indian students abroad: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog data shows Canada hosts the most Indian students, with overseas enrolment topping 1.335 million in 2024 and spending reaching Rs 2.9 trillion.

Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport

The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app

H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution

Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing

US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained

Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing

Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as entrepreneurs face 10-year PR waits

Canada has halted new Start-Up Visa applications and work permits as it prepares a targeted entrepreneur pilot expected in 2026

Canada pauses home care worker PR pilots, no new applications in 2026

The Canadian government will stop accepting new applications under both home care worker immigration pilots from March 31, 2026 to March 2030

Canada deports 19,000 immigrants in 2025 amid tighter visa rules

CBSA data shows nearly 19,000 removals in 2025 as fewer people entered Canada and the population posted its steepest fall since 1946

Settling abroad in 2026? From rules to real costs, what Indians must know

Stricter vetting, higher funds and shifting visa rules will shape where and how Indians can secure residency in 2026