Immigration News
US green card via EB-5? Investment limit may rise to $1.25 million in 2027
Minimum investment for qualifying projects could rise from $800,000 to $937,500 from January 1, 2027, under a US inflation-linked revision
 "US green card via EB-5? Investment limit may rise to $1.25 million in 2027")
US revokes 300,000 visas under Trump: What could put you at risk?
The State Department cites criminal activity, fraud and immigration violations as major reasons for cancellations, as stricter screening continues
India-New Zealand FTA opens 5,000 temporary work visa slots for Indians
The pact covers IT, engineering, healthcare and education professionals, with eligible workers allowed to stay for up to three years
 "India-New Zealand FTA opens 5,000 temporary work visa slots for Indians")
Green card, no vote: Two Indians face US election fraud charges
US election rules under scrutiny after 28 green card holders charged
 "Green card, no vote: Two Indians face US election fraud charges")
Building a green startup? This UN-backed programme offers a $10,000 prize
The 2026-27 Youth Ecopreneur Programme offers training, mentorship and global exposure to entrepreneurs under 35 working on green businesses and land restoration; applications close on November 22
 "Building a green startup? This UN-backed programme offers a $10,000 prize")
US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Green Card lottery by Nov 1
A court has set a revised timeline for the delayed DV-2027 lottery; applicants born in India are generally ineligible for the programme
 "US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Green Card lottery by Nov 1")
US scraps 540-day work permit extension: What immigrant workers must know
New rule applies to covered renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025, and could leave workers unable to work if their permits expire before USCIS approves renewals
 "US scraps 540-day work permit extension: What immigrant workers must know")
Non-citizens moving home in the US must report new address within 10 days
Failure to update USCIS records can mean missed immigration notices, delayed applications and problems receiving important documents.
 "Non-citizens moving home in the US must report new address within 10 days")
Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders
Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals
 "Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders")
UK visa curbs hit university offers: What prospective students must know
The UK has lowered its visa refusal threshold for universities to 5 per cent, raising concerns over admissions and recruitment of overseas students.
 "UK visa curbs hit university offers: What prospective students must know")
UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report
This tightening of the previous 10 per cent threshold is aimed at what the UK government believes is the abuse of the student visa route by certain nationalities, led by Pakistanis and Nigerians
 "UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report")
World's friendliest cities: Merida tops 2026 list, Delhi ranks near bottom
From Glasgow to Merida: Where newcomers may find a warmer welcome
 "World's friendliest cities: Merida tops 2026 list, Delhi ranks near bottom")
India-Switzerland mobility pact explained: Visas, work and study rules
Two agreements provide for multiple-entry visas of up to five years, renewable student permits and temporary work opportunities for eligible young professionals.
 "India-Switzerland mobility pact explained: Visas, work and study rules")
US visa, green card applicants face new filing deadline rules from Oct 23
Some document filings retain a deadline extension, but online applications and age-based cut-offs get no extra time
Canada's Quebec proposes halving foreign workers, cutting student numbers
The incoming Parti Quebecois government wants to reduce temporary residents to 250,000-300,000 and lower annual permanent immigration to 35,000; proposals are not yet in force
 "Canada's Quebec proposes halving foreign workers, cutting student numbers")
Bahrain allows foreign workers to work for another employer for 90 days
Foreign workers can now temporarily work for another employer in Bahrain for up to 90 days; previously, such arrangements were not possible
 "Bahrain allows foreign workers to work for another employer for 90 days")
Indian IT firms filed few PERM applications compared with US tech majors
Indian IT firms have sharply reduced PERM filings and expanded local hiring in the US, with analysts expecting a limited industry impact from the programme's suspension
 "Indian IT firms filed few PERM applications compared with US tech majors")
US green card freeze: FAQs on pending applications, H-1B visa, job changes
Can you still apply, change jobs or extend your H-1B?
 "US green card freeze: FAQs on pending applications, H-1B visa, job changes")
Australian Opposition vows biggest immigration cut: What the plan proposes
The plan targets 650,000 fewer temporary visas in four years, caps student numbers at 240,000 and scraps post-study work visas
 "Australian Opposition vows biggest immigration cut: What the plan proposes")
US green card freeze: How PERM works and why Indian techies are affected
US immigration crackdown: Why green card processing has stopped at eight tech firms
 "US green card freeze: How PERM works and why Indian techies are affected")