Immigration News
H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants
O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined
 "H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants")
US speeds up R-1 visas, ending mandatory one-year wait for returnees
New policy allows foreign religious workers holding the visa to re-apply for entry immediately after their five-year term expires
 "US speeds up R-1 visas, ending mandatory one-year wait for returnees")
India escaped US immigrant visa pause affecting 75 nations: Experts explain
The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but experts say India's low welfare use makes its inclusion unlikely
 "India escaped US immigrant visa pause affecting 75 nations: Experts explain")
Is the American Dream fading? Foreign students dip by 5,000, grads by 6%
New enrolment data shows international student numbers fell in autumn 2025, with graduate programmes taking the hardest hit amid visa pressure
 "Is the American Dream fading? Foreign students dip by 5,000, grads by 6%")
Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?
Australia has re-rated India under its student visa framework, increasing scrutiny but not shutting doors for genuine applicants
 "Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?")
Indian employee deported by US? Infosys debunks claims, clarifies case
IT major says one employee was denied entry at the US border and sent back to India, rejecting viral claims of arrest or detention
 "Indian employee deported by US? Infosys debunks claims, clarifies case")
Canada immigration: 1.4 million work permits expire in 2026, says IRCC
More than half of the expiries will hit by June, even as PR spots remain limited
 "Canada immigration: 1.4 million work permits expire in 2026, says IRCC")
US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers
The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only
US visa appointment delays travel plans for many Indian tech workers
Heightened security vetting and administrative backlogs at consulates leave hundreds of Indian tech professionals stranded, with some renewal appointments pushed back by over a year
 "US visa appointment delays travel plans for many Indian tech workers")
OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings
 "OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status")
US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained
The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list
 "US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained")
Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't
Trump's remarks on revoking citizenship revive questions over US denaturalisation law, who can be targeted, and how rare such cases remain
 "Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't")
US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories
 "US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls")
UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians
Country reports record-breaking levels of immigration enforcement in 2025, with arrests surging by over 80%
 "UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians")
Planning a trip to US? Travel bans, visa bonds in United States explained
The US is tightening its borders again-not just through bans, but through cost and complexity.
 "Planning a trip to US? Travel bans, visa bonds in United States explained")
Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high
Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.
 "Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high")
Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa
Indian passengers can now transit through German airports without a separate visa. Here's how the rules worked earlier and what still applies
 "Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa")
Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained
A federal investigation in West Virginia uncovered unlawful employment, cash payments and a sham marriage used to seek a US green card
 "Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained")
UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants
Undercover investigation alleges fraudulent Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas backed by forged documents and fake payroll trails
 "UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants")
US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained
US lenders can now factor immigration status in credit decisions, but core protections remain
 "US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained")