Immigration News
H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-1B program
 "H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs")
Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants
 "Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide")
Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS
FIIDS said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas
 "Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS")
25-30% jump in Indians seeking second residency: Why HNIs want a 'Plan B'
IT professionals, consultants and other professionals account for nearly 18% of enquiries, says global CEO of immigration firm Garant IN
 "25-30% jump in Indians seeking second residency: Why HNIs want a 'Plan B'")
US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Indian family green card wait gets shorter
India sees major movement in family-sponsored green card queues, while EB-2 and EB-5 remain unavailable for applicants
 "US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Indian family green card wait gets shorter")
US likely to revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visas of asylum seekers
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners: officials
 "US likely to revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visas of asylum seekers")
$103,265 fee for H-1B? US moves to make Indian talent far more expensive
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.
 "$103,265 fee for H-1B? US moves to make Indian talent far more expensive")
15% decline in Indians seeking admission to UG courses in US: Report
India is the largest source of international students in the US, with over 363,000 enrolling for different courses in the 2024-25 academic year
 "15% decline in Indians seeking admission to UG courses in US: Report")
No more boarding pass stamps from Sept 1: What travellers need to know
International travellers departing India will be able to use e-boarding passes as immigration authorities end mandatory boarding pass stamping from September 1
 "No more boarding pass stamps from Sept 1: What travellers need to know")
US eyes new H-1B and OPT fees as Indian applicants face fresh cost pressure
$100,000 OPT fee back in focus as US advances new immigration rules
 "US eyes new H-1B and OPT fees as Indian applicants face fresh cost pressure")
US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as "contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority
 "US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries")
Canada visa processing: Visitors many have to wait for up to 31 days
Latest estimates show a nine-week wait for work permits and five weeks for study permits, while Super Visa processing remains at 56 days.
 "Canada visa processing: Visitors many have to wait for up to 31 days")
South Africa ETA fee: New R500 charge for digital travel authorisation
South Africa's digital travel system promises faster processing, with the new charge replacing the earlier fully subsidised ETA service
 "South Africa ETA fee: New R500 charge for digital travel authorisation")
Indian founders are the new prize as countries compete for global talent
The world wants Indian founders: Why immigration rules are shifting to jobs, business
 "Indian founders are the new prize as countries compete for global talent")
US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18
7% of the 1.2 mn people who received green cards in 2023 were from India
 "US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18")
Abu Dhabi, MakeMyTrip offer UAE visa fee waiver to Indian travellers
MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31
 "Abu Dhabi, MakeMyTrip offer UAE visa fee waiver to Indian travellers")
US to change key visa forms from Sept 15: No relief for old versions
USCIS will introduce new versions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from September 15, with no grace period for older editions.
She had a US green card for 13 years. Why was ICE still able to detain her?
A green card doesn't guarantee safety from ICE: What Indian immigrants need to know
US immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn, wait times and denials rise
US immigration processing slows down, with longer waits and rising denial rates creating fresh uncertainty for Indian applicants
 "US immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn, wait times and denials rise")
Leaving the US on Advance Parole? You could now risk a 10-year return bar
US immigration: Advance Parole travel can now trigger 10-year bar - what applicants need to know
 "Leaving the US on Advance Parole? You could now risk a 10-year return bar")