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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

US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months

Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods

US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly

Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns

Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess

From border control claims to visa curbs and travel bans, Trump laid out his immigration record and agenda in a televised address

Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme

The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications

Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians

Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage

US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5

Visa bulletin january 2026: Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians

Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors

The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form

H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee

Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks

UK settlement in 10 years: Why Indians and other migrants oppose the rule

Work Rights Centre warns longer settlement wait could raise exploitation risks and deepen uncertainty for Indian and other migrants

2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience

UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes

A sweeping reset under UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshaped work visas, student rules, settlement timelines and business mobility through 2025

US to UAE: What 2025 immigration changes meant for Indian students, workers

Major destinations tightened work rules and student caps in 2025, reshaping options for Indian students and workers. Early planning and clear residency routes will matter in 2026

Canada Express Entry: 5,000 PR invites issued as CRS score falls to 515

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw comes just a week after a 6,000-invite round, signalling strong focus on in-Canada workers

US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean

Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India

US visa ban on 20 nations: Foreign students, migrants to be affected

The expanded US travel ban takes effect from January 1, 2026, with education groups warning of its impact on international students and exchanges

US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how

A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.

US warns Indians on birth tourism: Will pregnant women be denied visa?

US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar

2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience