Immigration News
Oman eases residency rules for foreign property buyers, investors: Details
Oman removes sponsor hurdles for eligible foreign investors and property owners, expands family sponsorship under new residency rules
 "Oman eases residency rules for foreign property buyers, investors: Details")
Green card holders will face greater scrutiny at US borders after SC ruling
The decision comes as the high court considers a series of immigration-related issues against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown
 "Green card holders will face greater scrutiny at US borders after SC ruling")
Haldia seaport gets immigration checkpost status: What it means for travel
West Bengal's Haldia port becomes India's 41st seaport immigration checkpost, opening the way for smoother international movement
 "Haldia seaport gets immigration checkpost status: What it means for travel")
The American dream just got pricier: US proposes 75% citizenship fee hike
DHS proposes 75% jump in naturalisation fee to $1,330, elimination of fee waivers; immigration lawyers warn of impact on lower-income applicants
 "The American dream just got pricier: US proposes 75% citizenship fee hike")
No Tuition, monthly stipend: 75 Indians win fully funded EU scholarships.
The European Union has awarded 75 Indian students fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships for 2026-28 and launched a new student ambassador network. Here's why it matters for Indian students looking
 "No Tuition, monthly stipend: 75 Indians win fully funded EU scholarships.")
Permanent Residency in 3 years? South Korea expands Top-Tier visa programme
The Republic of Korea expanded its Top-Tier Visa to include academic researchers and professors, as part of efforts to attract global science and technology talent.
 "Permanent Residency in 3 years? South Korea expands Top-Tier visa programme")
Japan visa fee hike: Cost to jump 5x from July 1; check new rates
Travellers to Japan will need to pay more from July 1 as the country updates its decades-old visa fee structure
 "Japan visa fee hike: Cost to jump 5x from July 1; check new rates")
Ireland changes family reunification rules, raises checks for migrants
New rules increase income, housing and relationship checks for migrants and refugees seeking to bring family members to country
 "Ireland changes family reunification rules, raises checks for migrants")
Canada changes citizenship rules, old family records may not be enough
Canada has raised the bar for citizenship-by-descent claims, requiring official records and stronger proof of family links across generations
 "Canada changes citizenship rules, old family records may not be enough")
Planning an international trip? New Ebola curbs could affect your journey
Ebola Alert: Visa Curbs, Quarantine Rules Expand Worldwide
 "Planning an international trip? New Ebola curbs could affect your journey")
Melbourne seeks deeper India engagement despite Australia visa tightening
Institution plans to expand student recruitment, dual-degree programmes and research collaborations in India even as Australia tightens scrutiny of international student visas
 "Melbourne seeks deeper India engagement despite Australia visa tightening")
Rajasthan border travel rules change for foreigners, tourist spots exempt
Centre updates protected area rules near Rajasthan's Pakistan border, while keeping major cities and tourism destinations outside restrictions.
 "Rajasthan border travel rules change for foreigners, tourist spots exempt")
Qatar cuts residency cancellation grace period for expats to 14 days
Country shortens the exit window after residency cancellation for expats, with penalties applying for overstaying beyond the new 14-day deadline
 "Qatar cuts residency cancellation grace period for expats to 14 days")
Billionaire playbook: How the world's richest protect wealth across borders
165,000 Millionaires on the Move: The Strategy Driving Global Wealth Migration
 "Billionaire playbook: How the world's richest protect wealth across borders")
Studying in the US? New visa rule could change how long you can stay
Indian students planning to study, work or pursue research in the US may soon face tighter immigration rules.
 "Studying in the US? New visa rule could change how long you can stay")
Safe havens are no longer just about tax. Here's what the rich want now
A record 165,000 millionaires are expected to relocate globally in 2026, but the world's wealthy are no longer choosing destinations based solely on tax advantages
 "Safe havens are no longer just about tax. Here's what the rich want now")
US Green Card crunch deepens: EB-1 moves back, EB-2, EB-5 shut for Indians
The July 2026 US Visa Bulletin brings fresh setback for some Indian employment-based green card applicants while offering modest relief to others. EB-1 India has moved backward.
 "US Green Card crunch deepens: EB-1 moves back, EB-2, EB-5 shut for Indians")
UK extends eVisa deadline for migrants holding physical immigration cards
More time for migrants to complete UK's eVisa switch as old physical immigration cards remain valid for online status linking until December 2026
 "UK extends eVisa deadline for migrants holding physical immigration cards")
US relaxes immigration detention rules, allows AI use and unpaid work
New ICE standards ease rules for detention operators as critics warn of weaker oversight and concerns over detainee conditions.
 "US relaxes immigration detention rules, allows AI use and unpaid work")
Singapore to Portugal: Where rich want to live, invest, hold wealth in 2026
Record 165,000 millionaires expected to relocate in 2026 as Global Wealth Migration Accelerates
 "Singapore to Portugal: Where rich want to live, invest, hold wealth in 2026")