Immigration News
Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists
Aquaventure World, Lost Chambers Aquarium and Miracle Garden are offering limited free entry during the Dubai school break
 "Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists")
Australia training visa rules: Applicants now need sponsor approval first
Australia now requires sponsor and nomination approvals before a Training visa (subclass 407) application can be filed from March 11, 2026
 "Australia training visa rules: Applicants now need sponsor approval first")
$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop
A study says fewer H-1B filings after the $100,000 fee may have cut US visa fee collections by about $28 million despite generating $8.5 million in payments
 "$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop")
US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail
Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering
 "US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail")
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")
Indians in US called invaders, scammers? Hate posts on X drew 300 mn views
A study finds anti-Indian posts on X tripled in 2025, drawing over 300 million views during US immigration policy debates
 "Indians in US called invaders, scammers? Hate posts on X drew 300 mn views")
US student visas plunge: Only 12,776 F-1 approvals for Indians in 2025
Fresh US data shows sharp drop in student visas during the 2025 admission season as policy changes, visa scrutiny and job uncertainties affect international enrolments
 "US student visas plunge: Only 12,776 F-1 approvals for Indians in 2025")
Canada visa wait drops: Indians get visitor visas in 57 days, study 4 weeks
Canada releases new visa processing timelines; visitor visas for Indians are faster, while the dependent child sponsorship wait time drops sharply
 "Canada visa wait drops: Indians get visitor visas in 57 days, study 4 weeks")
Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details
Country defies the regional trend of tightening immigration; government describes its move is both a social right and an economic necessity
 "Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details")
H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April
What does the revised USCIS Form I-129 require as the H-1B lottery shifts to wage levels and new scrutiny of job details? Explained
 "H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April")
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
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")
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
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")