Immigration News

Qatar plans 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, investors to draw talent

New long-term stay plan and $2 billion VC expansion aim to attract founders, investors and global talent

Australia student visa rules change: Agent commissions banned for transfers

New rules aim to curb course hopping and tighten oversight of education agents under student visa reforms

H-1B visa woes: Why this Indian techie left the American dream for UK

After multiple H-1B rejections, an Indian-origin data and AI engineer says the visa system left her with no real choice but to move on

Green card holders barred from US govt-backed business loans from March 1

From March 1, businesses with any green card holder ownership will lose access to SBA-backed loans, reversing long-standing eligibility norms

Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth

Indian arrivals edged up from 2024, while spending rose to S$1.17 billion amid campaigns, UPI rollout, airline tie-ups and new attractions

Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India

CBI-led Op CyStrike, with agencies from the US, UK and others, uncovered a fake Kuwaiti e-visa and overseas job scam targeting Indians

H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules

USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles

75-country green card freeze: Lawsuit says Trump's curbs are unlawful

A lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's freeze on green cards for 75 countries, arguing it unlawfully blocks lawful immigration using public charge rules

US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study

NFAP estimates 1.5-2.4 million fewer green cards over four years, with family-based visas facing the biggest hit

Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education

Education Budget 2026: Lower TCS under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme eases upfront costs for families funding overseas education and medical treatment

H-1B visa FY 2027 registration opens March 4: Know rules, fees, key changes

H-1B visa application deadline 2027: H-1B visa registration opens March 4 and closes March 19, with selections due by March 31

Budget 2026: Now NRIs can invest up to 10% directly in Indian equities

Union Budget 2026: Higher shareholding limits and a new PIS route aim to widen overseas participation in Indian stocks

Budget 2026 brings tax relief, investment flexibility for overseas Indians

From lower TCS on foreign travel to easier equity access and property sale relief, Budget 2026 brings a clutch of changes for NRIs and overseas Indians

Budget 2026 relief: Lower TCS on foreign education, medical travel

Union Budgeet 2026: Lower TCS rates under LRS aim to ease upfront tax costs for overseas education, medical treatment and travel spending

Canada Super Visa open for parents, grandparents: Rules and how to apply

With the Parents and Grandparents Program paused next year, the Super Visa remains the only long-term family visit route to Canada

As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity

With US, UK, Canada and Australia tightening rules, policymakers see a chance to position India as a credible study destination for foreign students

H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn

The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption

UK skilled visa: Advertising fake sponsorships to become a criminal offence

New law makes advertising false skilled worker visa sponsorships a criminal offence as the UK steps up action against organised immigration fraud

Green card holders: US rule change may scare families off public benefits

Trump administration plans to scrap detailed guidance, giving officers wider discretion and raising fears that families may avoid benefits they are entitled to

Yachts, real estate, students and residency: Saudi Arabia's migration pitch

People purchasing real estate at Vision 2030 construction projects, such as Riyadh's $60 billion Diriyah development, could be eligible.