Immigration News

Dreaming of a foreign degree? National Overseas Scholarship may cover costs

National Overseas Scholarship 2026 applications are open: Key dates, eligibility, documents, benefits explained

Mauritius targets 100 millionaires a year with $1 mn Golden Visa Programme

From AI to Beachfront Villas: Mauritius Courts Global Wealth with New Visa Program

75% of India's smaller-city students prefer Germany for studies: Report

A TerraTern survey found students from smaller Indian cities are prioritising affordability, jobs and migration pathways over traditional destinations

How Canada's one-time permanent residency plan could help 33,000 workers

Programme meant for already in the permanent residency pipeline could speed up applications of Indian nationals in the Canadian workforce

EU Blue Card: Czech Republic hikes salary threshold by 6.6% to Rs 3.38 lakh

The Czech Republic has increased the EU Blue Card salary threshold to 73,823 CZK as of May 1, 2026. Here's who will be affected

US immigration boosts healthcare staffing, elder care, says new study

MIT, Harvard and University of Rochester researchers found immigration growth improved healthcare staffing and elder care outcomes in US nursing homes

India's 283,772 H-1B visa approvals in FY25 spark fresh US jobs debate

USCIS data showing India received nearly 70% of H-1B approvals has reignited debate over foreign hiring and US tech jobs

Portugal golden visa: Citizenship wait doubles to 10 yrs, civic test added

New law signed on May 3 extends timelines, adds civic test, and shifts residency clock amid rising immigration levels

Immigration crackdown backfires? US-born workers lose jobs amid ICE arrests

New research finds stricter immigration enforcement may reduce employment and hiring across sectors instead of creating more jobs for US-born workers

L-1 visa: How firms can transfer foreign staff to launch projects in US

US Commerce Secretary says firms setting up locally can use L-1 visas to bring staff and launch operations while training American workers

My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate

US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal uses her own immigration journey to argue for expanding citizenship pathways and defending TPS holders amid policy shifts

US to charge $100 yearly for asylum, non-payment could trigger deportation

New US rule adds $100 annual fee on pending asylum cases; missed payments could lead to deportation and loss of work permits

US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney

A US immigration lawyer says many students miss OPT options, including self-employment, leading to avoidable loss of work opportunities

No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act

New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul

Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules

Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

Thailand visa fees hiked: From tourists to digital nomads, check full list

Planning a Thailand trip? New visa, SMART, LTR, and consular charges apply from April 27, 2026, while visa-free entry rules remain unchanged

Green card overhaul? New US Bill seeks to scrap lottery, tighten visas

A new US Bill proposes scrapping the diversity lottery, tightening visa routes and shifting to a merit-based system. Here's what it could change

Immigration, visa changes in May 2026: US, UK, Canada, Europe updates

Immigration News May 2026: From US asylum rules to Europe's digital border system, May 2026 brings policy changes that will affect travellers, students and workers globally