Immigration News
US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now
The USCIS memo does not change Green Card law, but immigration lawyers say it may make the final adjustment-of-status stage less predictable for applicants
 "US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now")
US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions
USCIS says applicants offering 'economic benefit' or serving 'national interest' may qualify for exemptions under stricter overseas Green Card processing policy
 "US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions")
Trump admin ends rule allowing migrants to stay during green card wait
The policy memo directed officers to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief
 "Trump admin ends rule allowing migrants to stay during green card wait")
H-1B registrations down; more approvals for higher degrees, salaries
USCIS says H-1B registrations fell 38.5% as the US prioritises higher-paid, highly skilled applicants with advanced degrees
 "H-1B registrations down; more approvals for higher degrees, salaries")
Indians lead UK exit wave as Britain's migration crackdown begins to bite
Around 51,000 Indians who came for study reasons, 21,000 for work reasons and 3,000 for other unspecified reasons led the exit trend
 "Indians lead UK exit wave as Britain's migration crackdown begins to bite")
UK may launch 'invite-only' residency visa for wealthy global investors
The country is considering programme for ultra-wealthy investors willing to invest at least £5 million
 "UK may launch 'invite-only' residency visa for wealthy global investors")
UK migration drops 48% to 171,000 as stricter worker visa rules kick in
Work visas and skilled worker permits fell sharply as tighter immigration rules pushed net migration to its lowest level in years
 "UK migration drops 48% to 171,000 as stricter worker visa rules kick in")
India issues Ebola advisory for passengers from high-risk African nations
Passengers coming from or travelling via Ebola-affected regions asked to report any symptoms or exposure history to airport health authorities
 "India issues Ebola advisory for passengers from high-risk African nations")
H-1B visa workers are not undercutting US peers; they aren't cheap labour
Salaries of foreign professionals are higher than those of their American counterparts, particularly in the tech industry
 "H-1B visa workers are not undercutting US peers; they aren't cheap labour")
Indians top list of foreigners leaving UK as net migration nearly halves
The estimate for total long-term immigration for last year is 813,000, marking a decrease of 20 per cent from 2024 and continuing a downward trend
 "Indians top list of foreigners leaving UK as net migration nearly halves")
EU plans offshore 'return hubs' to speed up migrant deportations: Details
Bloc moves closer to offshore migrant return hubs as member countries seek tougher deportation and asylum rules
 "EU plans offshore 'return hubs' to speed up migrant deportations: Details")
Paraguay's new Golden Visa could cost Indians ₹1.9 cr, but offers direct PR
These permanent residence permits are valid for 10 years and renewable every 10 years.
 "Paraguay's new Golden Visa could cost Indians ₹1.9 cr, but offers direct PR")
Trump orders expanded immigration checks through US banks: Details
President's latest executive directive asks financial institutions to tighten scrutiny of immigration-linked financial activity and records
 "Trump orders expanded immigration checks through US banks: Details")
World's most livable cities for expats revealed - and affordability wins
New Global Ranking Shows What Expats Really Want From Cities in 2026
 "World's most livable cities for expats revealed - and affordability wins")
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free entry in major tourism policy rollback
Travellers from countries including Australia, Singapore and the United States will now receive only 30-day visa-free stays, while some nationalities will be required to obtain visas on arrIval
 "Thailand ends 60-day visa-free entry in major tourism policy rollback")
UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals
New UAE tenant screening rules allow landlords to access renters' credit reports with consent through UAE PASS system
 "UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals")
US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump
Migrant arrests at the US-Mexico border hit the highest level under Donald Trump's second term in April
 "US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump")
Schools, farms, bars, cafes would shut: Spain defends pro-migrant policies
The opposition parties seeking to shut down Madrid's pro-migrant policies are jeopardizing key pillars of Spanish life, the Socialist-led government says
 "Schools, farms, bars, cafes would shut: Spain defends pro-migrant policies")
Malaysia to launch fast-track biometric immigration from Sept 2026: Details
Malaysia will roll out fast-track biometric immigration nationwide from Sept 2026 to reduce airport queues and wait time
 "Malaysia to launch fast-track biometric immigration from Sept 2026: Details")
Australia bans neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under tough new hate law
Australia has outlawed the neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under new hate laws that criminalise support, funding and recruitment.
 "Australia bans neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under tough new hate law")