Immigration News
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")
Working, studying or researching in India? New visa rules explained
Planning to Stay in India Beyond 180 Days? New Immigration Rules Could Affect You
 "Working, studying or researching in India? New visa rules explained")
900,000 apply for Spain's migrant legalisation scheme before deadline
Country's regularisation programme sees demand nearly double estimates as migrants seek legal residence and work permits before June 30 deadline
 "900,000 apply for Spain's migrant legalisation scheme before deadline")
Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors: Details
Indian entrepreneurs and executives may gain from the new route as Arab nations offer long-term residency to attract global investors
 "Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors: Details")
Indian passport, visa services in UAE get new operator from July 1: Details
Al Hind Tours and Travels will replace BLS International and SGIVS Global, with the new system starting from July 1
 "Indian passport, visa services in UAE get new operator from July 1: Details")
EU tightens migration rules: New checks, faster asylum process explained
From tighter border checks to quicker asylum decisions, the new EU migration pact changes how Europe handles arrivals
 "EU tightens migration rules: New checks, faster asylum process explained")
Visa cost whiplash: $100,000 H-1B fee reinstated after being struck down
The fee remains in effect for certain H-1B petitions after a federal court paused its earlier decision striking down the policy, pending an appeal.
 "Visa cost whiplash: $100,000 H-1B fee reinstated after being struck down")
Switzerland rejects population cap: Why voters opposed the 10 million limit
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people by 2050, preserving current immigration rules and avoiding potential disruptions to its economy and ties with the Europea
 "Switzerland rejects population cap: Why voters opposed the 10 million limit")
US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct
Embassies and consulates cannot issue new EB-5 unreserved visas to Indian applicants until next financial year
 "US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct")
US begins probe of 15,000 migrant child 'super-sponsor' cases: Details
Trump administration steps up scrutiny of migrant child sponsorships as thousands of custody cases face review
 "US begins probe of 15,000 migrant child 'super-sponsor' cases: Details")
India emerges as global skills hub amid worldwide talent shifts: Deel
Global demand for Indian professionals is surging, with Australia, the UK, the US and the UAE ramping up hiring as competition for skilled talent intensifies
 "India emerges as global skills hub amid worldwide talent shifts: Deel")
US revokes hundreds of visas in global crackdown on 'birth tourism'
Embassy investigations in Europe and Africa led to visa cancellations and permanent travel bans in some cases
 "US revokes hundreds of visas in global crackdown on 'birth tourism'")