Immigration News

Hidden visa tax: VFS under scrutiny over 30% visa fee mark-up allegations

A joint investigation has exposed how VFS Global leverages its global visa-processing monopoly to aggressively mislead travelers into purchasing expensive, unwanted premium add-ons

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said memo merely reaffirmed existing discretionary powers after concerns that green card applicants could be forced to leave the US during processing

'Immigration system breaks you down': Indian techie leaves US after layoff

Reddit user says he was emotionally drained due to the uncertainty surrounding his green card application

Want to work in Malaysia? Salary hike relief announced for foreign workers

Good News for Foreign Workers: Malaysia Extends Lower Salary Thresholds Until 2027

Wealthy migrants can now use charity donations for New Zealand residency

New Zealand Eases Property and Investment Rules for Rich Migrants

US clarifies who can stay during H-1B green card application process

Official says H-1B workers offering economic benefit or serving national interest may stay during green card process

ICE suicides hit record high as Trump-era deportation crackdown intensifies

Nearly 20% of ICE Custody Deaths Since January 2025 Were Suicides

Citizenship Rankings 2026: New luxury asset for the rich? A backup passport

The World's Best Investment Migration Programs Ranked for 2026

US has run out of EB-2 Green Cards for Indians this year. What happens now?

The EB-2 India immigrant visa category is immediately unavailable and will remain so through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which ends September 30, 2026.

Japan tightens rules for foreign children's residence cards from June 14

From June 14, country will require facial photographs for all foreign children applying for or renewing residence cards

Japan to set up cyber patrols to track visa overstayers online: Details

Country plans social media monitoring to detect illegal work, visa overstays as scrutiny of foreign nationals rises

New Zealand to allow philanthropy under golden visa investment: Details

Country to allow philanthropy under golden visa route; investors can donate up to 20% of required funds

US wants Green Card applicants to leave America and apply from home country

The details of how the new system will play out remained unclear, but requiring people to travel abroad to a US consulate could leave many stranded for weeks, months or even years

US cuts H-1B registrations by 39%, crackdown on low-wage hiring intensifies

H-1B numbers reveal a big shift: Low-wage applications are being squeezed out

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 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

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

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

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

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