Immigration News
US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study
US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns
 "US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study")
Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes
A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules
 "Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes")
Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency
Government approves Bill to significantly raise the legal caps on immigration fees, potentially increasing the cost of permanent residency applications
 "Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency")
H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained
Rising H-1B costs and new lottery rules are pushing Indian startup founders to consider O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration pathways for US expansion
 "H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained")
Canada to limit free settlement services for economic class PRs from Apr 1
Canada will limit free settlement services for economic class permanent residents to six years from April 1, 2026, and five years from April 1, 2027
 "Canada to limit free settlement services for economic class PRs from Apr 1")
Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it
Legal experts urge Indian professionals in the UAE to register local Wills to prevent asset freezes and ensure seamless cross-border inheritance for their families.
 "Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it")
11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026
Deaths reported across multiple US immigration detention centres as cases raise questions around healthcare and detention conditions.
 "11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026")
Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here
Up to 33,000 temporary workers in Canada may get a chance at permanent residency under a newly launched programme.
 "Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here")
Australia visa shock: Temporary Graduate fee jumps 100% to Rs 3 lakh
Australia has doubled the Temporary Graduate visa fee to AUD 4,600, drawing criticism from students and education groups over the sudden rise
 "Australia visa shock: Temporary Graduate fee jumps 100% to Rs 3 lakh")
New Zealand golden visa: $3 mn can now open home buying route for investors
From today, New Zealand's golden visa holders can buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million as the country eases investor rules
 "New Zealand golden visa: $3 mn can now open home buying route for investors")
H-1B visa FY2027 registration opens: $100,000 fee, new wage rules apply
The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants
 "H-1B visa FY2027 registration opens: $100,000 fee, new wage rules apply")
Dubai travel chaos: Sonu Sood offers free shelter for stranded passengers
DM me if you're stranded: Sonu Sood offers free stay in Dubai
 "Dubai travel chaos: Sonu Sood offers free shelter for stranded passengers")
UK to pay up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families who leave country
UK launches pilot offering £10,000 to failed asylum seekers who agree to leave taxpayer-funded accommodation, warning of deportation if payments are refused
 "UK to pay up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families who leave country")
Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw
Canada Express Entry News: Canada invites 5,500 candidates through a French-language Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 397, the lowest for the category in over a year
 "Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw")
H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027
Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities
 "H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027")
Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know
Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals
 "Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know")
US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents
UAE Waives Visa Fine: UAE grants visa overstay fine waiver for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations linked to Iran-US-Israel conflict airspace disruptions
 "US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents")
Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students
National College of Ireland will support 10 Indian postgraduate students with tuition fee reductions across business, computing and psychology programmes
 "Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students")
Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress
Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14
 "Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress")
UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims
Britain pauses study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan after a rise in asylum claims from migrants entering through legal routes
 "UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims")