Immigration News

Canada Express Entry backlog hits 1 million, highest in three years

Canada's immigration department is again struggling with delays, with Express Entry files making up a growing share of applications stuck beyond service standards

Budget 2026: ₹10 lakh TCS relief not enough for Indians abroad, say experts

As Budget 2026 approaches, students, travellers and families want simpler TCS rules under LRS and relief from upfront cash-flow pressure

US launches Fifa Pass to fast-track visas for football fans: How it works

FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa: Confirmed World Cup ticket holders can access priority US visa interview slots under a new Fifa Pass scheme

Texas cities may be named Delhi, Kolkata: Republican targets Indians in US

A Republican candidate in Texas has drawn criticism after using anti-Indian language and attacking the H-1B visa programme while outlining his immigration agenda

Beyond student visas: UK bets big on India in new education strategy

Britain's updated education strategy shifts focus from student numbers to overseas campuses and partnerships, with India named a priority market

New US visa-bond list out: Who pays up to $15,000 from today and why

The US State Department has widened its visa-bond pilot for B1 and B2 visas. Here's who is affected, how much it costs, and how refunds work

One year of Trump's second term: How US immigration rules have changed

A year into Donald Trump's second term, a deportation agenda has led to record departures and heightened H-1B scrutiny

US immigration crackdown risks jobs, costs and voter trust ahead of polls

US immigration enforcement becomes a double-edged sword for both parties as high-profile incidents and aggressive tactics trigger a public backlash ahead of November midterms

Trump to ICE on immigration crackdown: Name and shame 'vicious animals'

Trump asks DHS and ICE to share names and faces of deported criminals as legal challenges mount and polls show waning public support.

ICE makes mistakes, says Trump, but stands by immigration crackdown

Trump admits ICE agents can make mistakes and be rough at times, but insists aggressive immigration enforcement is necessary despite protests and falling public support

4 dead, 68,000 detained: Inside a deadly US immigration crackdown

Four people have died in ICE custody in early 2026, following a record number of detainee deaths and a sharp expansion of detention last year

Canada adds 5,000 permanent residency spots for French-speaking immigrants

Extra permanent residence spaces will be routed through provincial nominee programmes as Ottawa lifts Francophone targets beyond Quebec

Green card holders beware: These 10 mistakes can cost you US residency

From long trips abroad to tax lapses, immigration lawyer warns that routine missteps can now put US green card holders at real risk

Bringing parents to Canada in 2026: What Indian families should know

Key rules, timelines and eligibility for Canada's family programmes

UK to reimburse Global Talent visa fees to woo AI, tech and science talent

Treasury promises visa fee refunds and faster sponsor UK UK Global Talent visa: licences as ministers seek to draw AI, science and clean energy professionals

Immigration raids in Minneapolis ripple through jobs, schools, and wallets

Fear of immigration crackdown ripples through Minneapolis, hitting work, schools, and local commerce

Indian-origin FedEx CEO speaks out amid H-1B hiring row and job-cut claims

FedEx denies favouring foreign hires after criticism over US job cuts and rising H-1B approvals

Harder to enter, costlier to stay: What US Immigration reset means for you

Is America still open for global talent? The new visa math says otherwise

H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants

O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined

US speeds up R-1 visas, ending mandatory one-year wait for returnees

New policy allows foreign religious workers holding the visa to re-apply for entry immediately after their five-year term expires