Immigration News
Nationality must be verified before deportation: Centre to Supreme Court
The Centre told the Supreme Court that foreign nationals whose nationality is unverified cannot be deported unless their home country confirms their identity and agrees to accept them
 "Nationality must be verified before deportation: Centre to Supreme Court")
Migrant children in US face deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
A federal contract funding legal services for around 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired, raising concerns that many could lose representation in immigration court and face deportation
 "Migrant children in US face deportation risks as legal aid deal expires")
Indian national gets jail term for a day, deported in US U Visa fraud case
US court sentences Indian national to one day in prison, $1,000 fine and deportation in staged U Visa fraud case
 "Indian national gets jail term for a day, deported in US U Visa fraud case")
Trump's proposed $100,000 OPT fee and what it means for Indian students
Trump foreign student work fee: Everything you need to know
 "Trump's proposed $100,000 OPT fee and what it means for Indian students")
US airport crackdown widens: Domestic travellers with visa issues at risk
Reports say ICE is expanding airport enforcement, raising concerns for immigrants with visa extensions or green cards pending
 "US airport crackdown widens: Domestic travellers with visa issues at risk")
Estonia tops global relocation rankings; India placed 100th in 2026 index
Global relocation index: Estonia leads, India scores high on affordability but lags on business climate
 "Estonia tops global relocation rankings; India placed 100th in 2026 index")
H-1B visa: US tightens compliance, names 4 employers as willful violators
Companies barred from filing H-1B petitions during debarment period; designation triggers stricter hiring rules and possible random audits
 "H-1B visa: US tightens compliance, names 4 employers as willful violators")
Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC reiterates key permit rules
Canada says violating work or study permit conditions could lead to removal, visa refusals and future immigration hurdles
 "Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC reiterates key permit rules")
US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders
California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday reiterated support for his 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill, first introduced last year
 "US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders")
Explained: Why a US court has put the brakes on the $100,000 H-1B payment
The appeals court ruling means that a lower court decision invalidating the $100,000 fee and prohibiting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from collecting it should now take effect.
 "Explained: Why a US court has put the brakes on the $100,000 H-1B payment")
US revives Dream and Promise Act: Who could qualify for a green card
US lawmakers have revived the Dream and Promise Act. Here's who could qualify if the Bill becomes law
 "US revives Dream and Promise Act: Who could qualify for a green card")
3-year H-1B visa pause, $100,000 fee: What's in the new US Senate bill
US Senator proposes sweeping H-1B overhaul: Key changes explained
 "3-year H-1B visa pause, $100,000 fee: What's in the new US Senate bill")
ICE plans crackdown on Haitians as temporary protection nears end: Report
Haitian immigrants could face ICE action as temporary protection in the US is expected to end
 "ICE plans crackdown on Haitians as temporary protection nears end: Report")
Can Indians live and work remotely from South Korea? New rules explained
Indian remote workers can now stay in South Korea for up to 3 years
 "Can Indians live and work remotely from South Korea? New rules explained")
US appeals court refuses to revive Trump admin's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The First Circuit Court of Appeals declined to pause a lower court order that struck down the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying the administration had not shown Congress authorised the charge
 "US appeals court refuses to revive Trump admin's $100,000 H-1B visa fee")
Ontario launches first phase of immigration overhaul: Key changes explained
Ontario has replaced multiple immigration streams with a new pathway. Here's what the overhaul means for an applicant
Planning to move to Sweden? 'Good conduct' rules could affect PR permit
Sweden introduced stricter good conduct requirements on July 13, 2026, granting the Swedish Migration Agency broader authority to refuse or revoke certain residence permits based on conduct, honesty.
 "Planning to move to Sweden? 'Good conduct' rules could affect PR permit")
Inside ICE: Officers say Trump's immigration push is taking a heavy toll
US media reports say agency officers are grappling with burnout, staffing pressure and rapid hiring under Trump's crackdown
India restarts visa, passport services in Australia after 23-day halt
India has resumed passport, visa and other consular services across Australia through VFS Global, ending a 23-day suspension caused by a legal dispute
 "India restarts visa, passport services in Australia after 23-day halt")
Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends
Eligible UAE residents can earn rewards worth over Dh3,000 when nominated visitors arrive in Dubai by October 31
 "Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends")