Immigration News
'No visa issued, no interview': US attorney flags green card lottery delays
US courts ended two visa processing pauses, but many applicants remain stuck as consulates are yet to fully resume interviews and visa issuance
 "'No visa issued, no interview': US attorney flags green card lottery delays")
Used Medicaid or food stamps? New US green card rules get stricter
New guidance expands the public charge test, with benefits use now considered alongside income, assets and other factors
 "Used Medicaid or food stamps? New US green card rules get stricter")
US expands social media screening to 3 more visa categories from Oct 1
Foreign journalists and certain professionals from Canada and Mexico among people who will face mandatory online presence reviews under expanded rules
 "US expands social media screening to 3 more visa categories from Oct 1")
Plan to visit Malaysia? Indians warned against using tourist visa for jobs
High Commission warns of fake job offers, overstay, detention and legal action for those misusing tourist entry.
 "Plan to visit Malaysia? Indians warned against using tourist visa for jobs")
H-1B shock continues: $100,000 fee extended through September 2027
H-1B $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027 amid ongoing court challenges
 "H-1B shock continues: $100,000 fee extended through September 2027")
Thailand changes visa-free rules: What the 30-day limit means for Indians
Following the reduction of Thailand's visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days, effective September 15, 2026, the existing work authorization framework for urgent business travel remains unchanged.
Italy's new school proposal: Burqa, niqab ban, foreign-student cap decoded
Italy plans burqa, niqab ban and foreign-student cap: What changes for migrants?
 "Italy's new school proposal: Burqa, niqab ban, foreign-student cap decoded")
Want to work in Australia? These jobs now get visa processing priority
Australia reshuffles skilled visa queue: Healthcare, construction and other jobs get priority
 "Want to work in Australia? These jobs now get visa processing priority")
FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, cautions against hurting US innovation
The statement from FIIDS, an advocacy group, came hours after US President Donald Trump tightened oversight of the H-1B visa programme
 "FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, cautions against hurting US innovation")
H-1B scrutiny should not hurt US innovation, says Indian diaspora group
FIIDS backed tighter oversight of the visa programme but said highly specialised jobs cannot always be filled immediately from the domestic labour pool
 "H-1B scrutiny should not hurt US innovation, says Indian diaspora group")
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year
The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a court ruling against the policy
 "Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year")
US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know
USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.
 "US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know")
New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded
Indian travellers applying for several New Zealand visitor and transit visas will have to move to Immigration New Zealand's enhanced online system as the country phases out paper applications from Oct
 "New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded")
Australia to tighten immigration rules, curb visa overstays and families
The Australian government will target visa overstayers and restrict most students from bringing family members as it seeks to align migration with Australia's needs better
 "Australia to tighten immigration rules, curb visa overstays and families")
'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee
US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme
 "'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee")
UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed
Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.
 "UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed")
US to overhaul PERM green card process: What Indian workers need to know
Once the proposal is published in the Federal Register, DOL will accept public comments for 30 or 60 days.
 "US to overhaul PERM green card process: What Indian workers need to know")
US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know
The proposed rule would have replaced duration of status with fixed admission periods for students, exchange visitors and journalists
 "US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know")
$100,000 fee to work in the US after graduation? What students need to know
White House review is complete, but the fee is not yet final; Indian students can still use existing post-study work rules
 "$100,000 fee to work in the US after graduation? What students need to know")
New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates
The new visa opens on November 16, 2026; it gives eligible graduates six months of open work rights, while the expanded Post-Study Work Visa can provide a much longer pathway for eligible graduates
 "New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates")