Immigration News

US green card: Indian EB-1 applicants face risk of visa numbers running out

Indian EB-1 applicants face fresh uncertainty as US green card numbers could run out before September 30.

US Visa Bulletin: Indian families get green card relief, EB-1 stays tight

Family-sponsored categories see sharp gains as US visa numbers near the end of the country's fiscal year

2,000 invited to apply for permanent Canadian residency: Know who qualifies

Those selected now have 60 days to submit their complete permanent residency application

28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why

After securing the visa she had worked towards for years, Disha Lamba left her six-figure US job within two months

Indians get visa-free Thailand entry, but stay cut to 30 days from Sept 15

Foreign nationals who enter Thailand under the existing 60-day visa exemption before September 15, 2026 may remain for the full period granted upon entry.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for Indians, 59 other countries

The country will halve the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days from Sep 15, affecting Indian tourists and travellers from 59 other countries

What Indian applicants must know about new immigration rules in Sept

US, Belgium and Cyprus are changing visa, work permit and residency rules this month, impacting Indian students, workers and applicants.

Canada opens 5 PR pathways to foreign doctors: What Indians need to know

Canada is seeking more doctors and has five PR routes for foreign physicians, but medical licensing remains a key hurdle for Indians

H-1B shock? US may end 60-day job-loss grace period for foreign workers

H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Safety Net Under New US Proposal

Trump's ICE eyes $2 million Robot Dogs for immigration enforcement

From Shock Gloves to Robot Dogs: ICE Expands High-Tech Enforcement Arsenal

US tightens checks on foreign student jobs, warns colleges of action

Immigration authorities warn colleges of action over improper work approvals, potentially affecting Indians seeking jobs while studying

US ICE orders 6,000 shock gloves amid 'illegal immigration' crackdown

The gloves can deliver painful electric shocks on direct contact and are intended for arrests, detainee transport and civil disturbances

Over 35,000 Indians got UK settlement in 2026, up 51% amid tighter rules

Indian nationals accounted for the largest settlement and citizenship grants as Britain prepares to make its five-year ILR route tougher.

Japan to cut visa fees to 10,000 yen for foreigners in financial hardship

Country will raise residence-related charges sharply from Oct 1, while refugees, asylum seekers and other eligible applicants may qualify for reduced fees

Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail

The Fake ID Chain: How PAN and Aadhaar Can Lead to an Indian Passport

US immigrant visa appointment pause clouds Indians' travel plans

The latest action only applies to those who have been approved for green cards or lawful permanent resident status

H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-1B program

Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS

FIIDS said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas

25-30% jump in Indians seeking second residency: Why HNIs want a 'Plan B'

IT professionals, consultants and other professionals account for nearly 18% of enquiries, says global CEO of immigration firm Garant IN