Immigration News
World's friendliest cities: Merida tops 2026 list, Delhi ranks near bottom
From Glasgow to Merida: Where newcomers may find a warmer welcome
 "World's friendliest cities: Merida tops 2026 list, Delhi ranks near bottom")
India-Switzerland mobility pact explained: Visas, work and study rules
Two agreements provide for multiple-entry visas of up to five years, renewable student permits and temporary work opportunities for eligible young professionals.
 "India-Switzerland mobility pact explained: Visas, work and study rules")
US visa, green card applicants face new filing deadline rules from Oct 23
Some document filings retain a deadline extension, but online applications and age-based cut-offs get no extra time
 "US visa, green card applicants face new filing deadline rules from Oct 23")
Canada's Quebec proposes halving foreign workers, cutting student numbers
The incoming Parti Quebecois government wants to reduce temporary residents to 250,000-300,000 and lower annual permanent immigration to 35,000; proposals are not yet in force
 "Canada's Quebec proposes halving foreign workers, cutting student numbers")
Bahrain allows foreign workers to work for another employer for 90 days
Foreign workers can now temporarily work for another employer in Bahrain for up to 90 days; previously, such arrangements were not possible
 "Bahrain allows foreign workers to work for another employer for 90 days")
Indian IT firms filed few PERM applications compared with US tech majors
Indian IT firms have sharply reduced PERM filings and expanded local hiring in the US, with analysts expecting a limited industry impact from the programme's suspension
 "Indian IT firms filed few PERM applications compared with US tech majors")
US green card freeze: FAQs on pending applications, H-1B visa, job changes
Can you still apply, change jobs or extend your H-1B?
 "US green card freeze: FAQs on pending applications, H-1B visa, job changes")
Australian Opposition vows biggest immigration cut: What the plan proposes
The plan targets 650,000 fewer temporary visas in four years, caps student numbers at 240,000 and scraps post-study work visas
 "Australian Opposition vows biggest immigration cut: What the plan proposes")
US green card freeze: How PERM works and why Indian techies are affected
US immigration crackdown: Why green card processing has stopped at eight tech firms
 "US green card freeze: How PERM works and why Indian techies are affected")
US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas
Trump administration halts green card processing for select tech firms: Impact on Indians decoded
 "US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas")
US plans $70,000 fee for students seeking jobs after graduation: Explained
Department of Homeland Security says proposal aims to curb fraud and misuse of OPT, as colleges and employers fear higher costs
 "US plans $70,000 fee for students seeking jobs after graduation: Explained")
H-1B visa violators could face $250,000 fine, 10-year ban under new US bill
H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act seeks to sharply increase penalties and extend debarment periods for employers violating visa rules
 "H-1B visa violators could face $250,000 fine, 10-year ban under new US bill")
New Zealand changes parent visa selection: How the new rules work
90% of parents will be picked based on how long they have been waiting, while 10% will be chosen by chance
 "New Zealand changes parent visa selection: How the new rules work")
Argentina to offer citizenship for $350,000: How the scheme will work
Argentina's new scheme will also cover families, but applications are not open yet and legal and regulatory details remain pending.
 "Argentina to offer citizenship for $350,000: How the scheme will work")
Australia visa rules change: How should Indian students plan their degrees
'The strongest degree is one whose value travels with the student,' says Amit Garga, cofounder of The WorldGrad
 "Australia visa rules change: How should Indian students plan their degrees")
Trump administration revokes 250,000+ US visas: Who is being targeted?
US cancels 250,000+ visas under Trump; 2,300 linked to birth tourism
 "Trump administration revokes 250,000+ US visas: Who is being targeted?")
US citizenship backlog hits 742,138 as USCIS receives 2X new applications
USCIS received 145,872 citizenship applications from April to June, while 70,539 cases were decided during the quarter.
 "US citizenship backlog hits 742,138 as USCIS receives 2X new applications")
Canadian province invites 41 workers in latest draw for permanent residency
The September selection gives eligible candidates another opportunity to move closer to Canadian permanent residence
US EB-5 fees jump 114%: What the new rules mean for Indian investors
EB-5 visa fee hike: US more than doubles charges for immigrant investors from November 30
 "US EB-5 fees jump 114%: What the new rules mean for Indian investors")
US to more than double EB-5 visa fees for immigrant investors from Nov 30
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalised a rule on Tuesday that seeks to more than double the fees for applying to the EB-5 visa
 "US to more than double EB-5 visa fees for immigrant investors from Nov 30")