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Kuwait tightens citizenship laws: Eligibility, revocation rules explained

Tightened nationality laws and expanded revocation powers have significant implications for naturalised residents and the expatriate community

UK permanent residence: Why 10-year ILR wait may fail migration goals

UK plans to extend settlement timelines, but researchers warn longer waits may not reduce migration and could affect jobs and integration

H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite

H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains

Marriage green card scrutiny rises in US: Rules, proof, red flags explained

Scrutiny on marriage-based green cards in the US is rising. Here's what applicants need to know about proof, interviews, red flags, and penalties

Australia tightens student visas: 4 in 10 Indian visas rejected in 2026

Australia sees record student visa refusals in 2026, with Indian applicants facing stricter checks, higher evidence requirements and rising post-study visa costs

Canada Express Entry: IRCC eyes single stream model, ranking system revamp

Canada proposes merging key immigration streams and revising CRS to prioritise high-skilled candidates and labour market outcomes

Japan plans up to 10x jump in visa renewals, PR fees: New rates listed

Japan may hike visa renewal, PR fees up to 10x; new rates likely by late 2026 or early 2027

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas

The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants

Proposed merger of three routes into a single high-skilled class could level the playing field for Indian professionals

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report

Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns

Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status

Travelling to Europe after April 10? Here's what's changing at borders

New system to track entries and exits digitally, aiming to curb overstays and identity fraud

US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted

As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store

A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition

US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations