Immigration News

US expands 9-11 fee for H1-B, L-1 visa extension petitions from Sep 9

New US rules will impose $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 fees on eligible large employers for visa extensions, raising costs for Indian IT and consulting firms

New Zealand parent visa change: 90% queue, 10% ballot from October

New Zealand will shift to a hybrid parent visa selection system from October, prioritising long-waiting applicants while retaining a ballot

US to charge $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee on extensions: Who will pay

Working in the US on H-1B? Here's when the new $4,000 fee applies

Canada's Indian deportations hit record: 3,323 removed in 6 months

Canada deported 3,323 Indians in the first half of 2026, already nearing last year's record as Ottawa tightens immigration enforcement.

Trump's new birthright citizenship orders: Who could lose US citizenship?

Trump's new birthright citizenship orders explained: Who could be affected and can he change US law?

NAPA seeks fair process for Indian deportees amid US immigration crackdown

NAPA executive director said US immigration enforcement must uphold due process, equal protection and individual assessment, rather than being based on nationality, ethnicity or community identity

New Zealand eases visa health rules, Hepatitis B and C no longer hurdle

Revised policy means the ailments will no longer automatically derail residence visa applications from August 3

Island nation's golden passport: $90,000 buys access to 85+ nations

Naoero's citizenship scheme promises global mobility while helping finance the country's climate change response

Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders: What it means for Indians

Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked his earlier order, Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility

Will your US-born child still be a citizen? Trump's new orders explained

Legal experts say the administration's latest approach is unlikely to avoid constitutional scrutiny.

Applying for a US visa? Missing documents could now mean instant rejection

USCIS has restored officers' authority to deny incomplete immigration benefit applications without first issuing an RFE or NOID. Here's what applicants should know.

Quicker immigration at Goa airports: New passenger facility explained

Registered Indian travellers will be able to clear immigration through biometric e-gates in under 30 seconds

US plans biggest overhaul of J-1 visa rules in over 25 years. What it means

No late extensions, stricter status checks: US proposes major J-1 visa changes

On an H-1B or F-1 visa? ICE's reported airport checks could affect travel

ICE ramps up airport checks across US: Why Indian travellers should carry immigration documents

USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requests

The US immigration agency has ended the policy that gave applicants extra time to submit missing documents, placing the burden on applicants to prove eligibility at the time of filing

US student visas for Indians plunge 62% during peak admission season

Only 22,149 F-1 visas were issued to Indian students between May and August 2025, down from 58,694 a year earlier

Canada issues 507 PR invitations in latest Express Entry PNP draw: Details

Only candidates with provincial nominations were invited as Canada held its first Express Entry PNP draw of August

Oman's free 14-day tourist visa explained: Can Indian citizens apply?

A new visa rule could make short trips to Oman easier. Here's how the latest changes work

Kuwait allows eligible foreigners to switch to residency for $485: Details

Eligible expatriates can now switch from visit visas to residency under Kuwait's new immigration rules

Goa seeks 'visa on arrival', open-sky status: What travellers should know

The state has urged the Centre to allow visa on arrival and open-sky benefits to improve global air connectivity