Immigration News
US proposes ending H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: What changes
Government department says move will restore a direct link between immigration status and the employment on which admission was granted
 "US proposes ending H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: What changes")
New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details
New route covers eligible graduate diploma holders with a bachelor's degree, including those with overseas degrees
 "New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details")
Indian students rethink the American dream amid visa uncertainty
For students preparing to begin courses this fall, visa delays can create uncertainty around travel, accommodation and other commitments made after securing admission
 "Indian students rethink the American dream amid visa uncertainty")
Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers
The move could delay green card sponsorship for IT firm's employees as Washington steps up scrutiny of H-1B and employment-based visa programmes
 "Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers")
Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained
New plan will cover workers from 16 countries, including India, but applicants must meet salary, job and employer conditions.
 "Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained")
US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors
Could a sponsor's financial history come under closer scrutiny? Here's what the latest Form I-864 change means for applicants
 "US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors")
UK changes immigration rules from October: 5 major things to know
New UK rules will expand protection for some migrants while changing student, family and Erasmus+ provisions from October 2026
 "UK changes immigration rules from October: 5 major things to know")
Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know
Australia has stopped new international enrolments in one graduate diploma, citing visa refusals and concerns over non-genuine student transfers
 "Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know")
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
 "US Visa Bulletin: Indian families get green card relief, EB-1 stays tight")
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
 "2,000 invited to apply for permanent Canadian residency: Know who qualifies")
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
 "28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why")
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.
 "Indians get visa-free Thailand entry, but stay cut to 30 days from Sept 15")
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
 "Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for Indians, 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.
 "What Indian applicants must know about new immigration rules in Sept")
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
 "Canada opens 5 PR pathways to foreign doctors: What Indians need to know")
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
 "H-1B shock? US may end 60-day job-loss grace period for foreign workers")
Trump's ICE eyes $2 million Robot Dogs for immigration enforcement
From Shock Gloves to Robot Dogs: ICE Expands High-Tech Enforcement Arsenal
 "Trump's ICE eyes $2 million Robot Dogs for immigration enforcement")
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 tightens checks on foreign student jobs, warns colleges of action")
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
 "US ICE orders 6,000 shock gloves amid 'illegal immigration' crackdown")