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US green card, asylum cases paused for 19 nations under new Trump order

The Trump administration has ordered an immediate stop to all immigration applications from nationals of 19 travel-ban countries, prompting green card and citizenship setbacks

Canada's student permit cancellations a broken promise for Indian families

Punjab MP and LPU founder-chancellor Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal says Canada's move to allow cancellation of issued study permits has shaken Indian families and highlights the need for stronger safeguards

US visa wait times: Indians benefit as Delhi and Chennai speeds rise

Several Indian cities are reporting shorter US visa wait times this month, with faster movement in student and visitor categories, even as some global posts continue to see long delays

H-1B visa approvals: Amazon, Meta, Microsoft lead, Indian IT faces 70% fall

New NFAP figures show a steep fall in new H-1B approvals for Indian IT companies in FY 2025, while Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google expanded their hiring

Qatar Hayya visa: 9 mn Indians in the Gulf get 2-month, multiple-entry stay

Qatar has widened eligibility and expanded stay limits under its Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2), giving Indian expatriates living across the Gulf easier multiple-entry access during the busy winter even

HIRE Act: How the H-1B visa quota may rise to 1,30,000 from 65,000

The Bill, backed by ITServe Alliance, proposes raising the H-1B quota to 1,30,000 and removing the advanced-degree cap as the programme faces steep fees, political pressure and allegations of fraud

Immigration changes from December 2025 across UK, US, EU and beyond

November saw UK and US tighten several visa systems, while the EU, India and others updated travel rules. December now brings scheduled changes across New Zealand, Singapore, Austria, Australia and UK

US visa not assured, says Trump admin, signalling harder path for students

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said no student is guaranteed a US visa and consular officers can refuse applications on several grounds, even as Indian enrolments continue to grow

Canada's start-up visa: How delays push Indian founders to breaking point

Canada's Start-up Visa backlog has swelled to more than 43,000 applicants, leaving many Indian founders facing decade-long waits, stalled business plans and growing uncertainty over settlement

Trump's 'Third World' immigration ban plan: Could India be affected?

Trump's declaration to "permanently pause migration" from "Third World Countries" after the White House shooting has triggered confusion about India's position

Canada: Foreign students can work full time despite 24-hr cap; know rules

Canada continues to cap off-campus work at 24 hours a week for international students, but unlimited on-campus jobs and foreign freelancing remain permitted during academic terms

Your US green card interview can end in arrest, warn immigration attorneys

Immigration attorneys say ICE is detaining visa overstays during San Diego green card interviews, with spouses of US citizens taken into custody and families shaken

Visa-free entry to Russia? India and Moscow near final deal for travellers

India and Russia are closing in on a visa-free group travel agreement, with officials ironing out technical details before next week's summit

Green card review ordered for people from 19 countries, says USCIS

The US will reassess every green card issued to nationals from 19 "countries of concern" after Trump ordered tougher scrutiny following a shooting in Washington that injured two National Guard members

74,000 Indians leave the UK as net migration plunges 80% in 2025

UK net migration fell sharply in the year to June 2025, with Indians forming the largest group leaving. Ministers welcomed the drop, but rights groups warned of worsening skill gaps

Ireland tightens immigration rules: Stricter citizenship, higher income bar

Ireland has introduced tougher immigration and asylum rules as rapid population growth and record asylum claims strain housing and public services

US visa: Mumbai engineer denied despite full paperwork, 12 yrs' experience

A Mumbai professional with a fully sponsored trip, company invitation and a clear training agenda says his B-1 visa bid failed within minutes

Canada invites 1,000 foreign workers for PR in latest Express Entry draw

Canada has issued another 1,000 invitations under the Canadian Experience Class, with the CRS cutoff slipping to 531 in a sixth successive CEC-only round

US urges Europe, other allies to curb migration, track crimes by immigrants

A leaked cable shows Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling US embassies to push allies to curb migration over crime and public safety concerns

UK tax regime pushes super-rich to Dubai: What Indian HNIs should know

UK's overhaul of non-dom rules, capital gains, inheritance tax and property charges is unsettling wealthy families and serves as a warning for Indian HNIs