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Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026

Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia

New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do

New Zealand open visa: Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay

75x jump in scams hits Indians in US amid visa crackdown: Govt data

Complaints jump from 8 to 613 in a year as scammers exploit visa fears among Indians in the US

Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians

OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?

As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence

Canada issues first trades draw of 2026 with 3,000 invitations; CRS cut-off at 477 amid category changes

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters

Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules

New Zealand dependent child visa rules: Age, eligibility rules for families

Country updates eligibility criteria for dependent child visas, introducing stricter age limits for temporary applicants and new restrictions on the recognition of international adoptions

Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded

Indian students may face stricter checks and longer processing times as Australia moves India to Evidence Level 3 under its visa risk framework

US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026

Indian student numbers in the US fall to 352,644 as stricter visa checks, monitoring rules and lower F-1 issuance affect enrolments

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi

Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US

Job cuts across tech firms raise questions for H-1B workers. Here's what the 60-day rule means and the steps to stay compliant in the US

US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it

US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas

Canada Express Entry: 2,250 candidates invited for PR in latest draw

Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw fewer invitations push the CRS cutoff higher, tightening competition for candidates with Canadian work experience

Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps

Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed

Canada sees Indian student share fall below 10% in 2025: What led to drop

Indian students' share drops sharply as visa caps, higher costs and policy shifts reshape Canada's study pathway

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1

USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules

Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules

From H-1B filing rules to UK fee hikes and EU border checks, April brings fresh visa changes that could affect Indian applicants' timelines and costs