Immigration News

Ontario launches first phase of immigration overhaul: Key changes explained

Ontario has replaced multiple immigration streams with a new pathway. Here's what the overhaul means for an applicant

Planning to move to Sweden? 'Good conduct' rules could affect PR permit

Sweden introduced stricter good conduct requirements on July 13, 2026, granting the Swedish Migration Agency broader authority to refuse or revoke certain residence permits based on conduct, honesty.

Inside ICE: Officers say Trump's immigration push is taking a heavy toll

US media reports say agency officers are grappling with burnout, staffing pressure and rapid hiring under Trump's crackdown

India restarts visa, passport services in Australia after 23-day halt

India has resumed passport, visa and other consular services across Australia through VFS Global, ending a 23-day suspension caused by a legal dispute

Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends

Eligible UAE residents can earn rewards worth over Dh3,000 when nominated visitors arrive in Dubai by October 31

US August Visa Bulletin: No EB-2 relief, fresh EB-1 warning for Indians

Employment-based green card queue stuck as the US warns EB-1 visas may also run out this year

Planning to move to Japan? Residence permit fees to rise from Oct 1

Japan to hike residence permit charges; permanent residency fee set at 200,000 yen

Canada invites 511 provincial nominees in latest Express Entry draw

IRCC's latest Express Entry round required a CRS score of 744 and targeted provincial nominee candidates

US warns EB-1 India may become unavailable as visa numbers run out

US Visa Bulletin offers little relief for Indians; EB-1 under pressure, EB-2 unavailable

Trump weighs $100,000 bond for some US green card applicants: What to know

The proposal could require select immigrant visa applicants to post a refundable bond before getting a US green card

Why Indian diaspora groups want US to pause its 4-year student visa rule

The four-year cap doesn't just affect students-it could also hit US universities' finances.

How an Indian-origin woman defrauded UK's Covid loan scheme of of £216,250

Indian-origin woman jailed in UK for Covid loan fraud: What are Bounce Back Loans?

Canada suspends parent sponsorship applications: What it means for families

Canada has stopped accepting new parent sponsorship applications for 2026, but the Super Visa is open

US revives rule that could deny green cards over public benefits: Details

From September 18, use of specified public benefits may become a factor in green card eligibility assessment

US ends automatic stay for F-1 students: What Indian applicants should know

The rule is scheduled for publication on July 17, 2026 and is expected to take effect 60 days after publication, subject to congressional review requirements.

US to restore stricter public charge test for green cards: Key changes

What is the US public charge rule? New immigration policy explained

Delhi HC voids visa, passport services tender for Australia, Singapore

Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids

Donald Trump to limit student visas to four years in latest crackdown

US tightens student visa rules with four-year stay limit, requiring extensions for longer academic programmes

Germany citizenship in 2026: Eligibility, application process explained

From eligibility and documents to fees and processing time, here's how the German citizenship process works in 2026

UK's India Young Professionals Scheme ballot opens on July 21-How it works

For eligible Indians aged 18-30, the July ballot represents the last opportunity in 2026 to secure one of the remaining places under a visa route that offers two years of work and living rights in UK.