Immigration News

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

Thailand visa fees hiked: From tourists to digital nomads, check full list

Planning a Thailand trip? New visa, SMART, LTR, and consular charges apply from April 27, 2026, while visa-free entry rules remain unchanged

Green card overhaul? New US Bill seeks to scrap lottery, tighten visas

A new US Bill proposes scrapping the diversity lottery, tightening visa routes and shifting to a merit-based system. Here's what it could change

Immigration, visa changes in May 2026: US, UK, Canada, Europe updates

Immigration News May 2026: From US asylum rules to Europe's digital border system, May 2026 brings policy changes that will affect travellers, students and workers globally

H-1B visa fraud: Texas probes 30 firms over 'ghost offices' to hire workers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into nearly 30 firms over alleged H-1B fraud, including claims of 'ghost offices' used to sponsor workers

Canada Express Entry French round: 4,000 invited for permanent residence

Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers with 4,000 ITAs as the country pushes higher francophone immigration outside Quebec

H-1B visa shouldn't cheapen value of American workers: N Carolina official

Proposal to revise wage calculations for foreign workers draws support and criticism as US seeks to align pay with market rates

Dubai eases visa rule for single-property buyers, drops value bar: Details

Dubai eases investor visa norms as no minimum property value is now needed for sole owners seeking 2-year residency

EB-5 visa warning: India may face green card delays as risks emerge

US Visa Bulletin warns India may face EB-5 cut-off soon. Experts explain timelines, risks, and why September 30, 2026 matters

Australia immigration: At 971,020, Indians become largest migrant group

ABS data shows Indians overtaking England-born residents in Australia, as migration patterns shift and political debate intensifies

Live in France: Earn Rs 2.7 lakh/month? This visa lets you stay for a year

Planning a long stay in France without working? Here's how the Visiteur visa works, what income you need, and the total funds required

Indians become Australia's largest migrant group, overtaking English

Some 971,020 people in Australia - or 5.2 per cent of the population - were born in India, narrowly surpassing the 970,950 born in England, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

New OCI rules: Application fee fixed at $275, 6-month stay rule dropped

Government ends Person of Indian Origin scheme, completing a structural consolidation that deems all existing cardholders as OCI status

What US' new 'enhanced security checks' mean for immigration applicants

The US isn't shutting its doors-but it is making entry harder, slower, and more scrutinised.

British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details

Canadian province to offer 250 nominations for healthcare support staff in limited June intake; rural roles prioritised

India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal calls for stronger academic ties

Countries announce mobility-led partnership to boost skilled migration and academic collaboration through joint degrees and expanded visa pathways

Vietnam's new digital arrival card rule explained: Key things to know

Vietnam makes digital arrival card mandatory at Ho Chi Minh City: Here's how it works and what Indian travellers should know

H-1B overhaul Bill: Fewer visas, $200K salary rule, no dependents allowed

From 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill Seeks Sharp H-1B Visa Cut

Trump $1 mn gold card visa sees just one approval, hundreds still in queue

Trump's $1 million gold card visa has cleared just one applicant so far, even as officials say hundreds remain in the pipeline