Latest Updates on Immigration

US visa denied despite Fifa WC tickets: Indian businessman explains ordeal

US visa cancelled: An Indian managing director said his B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) even after securing Fifa World Cup 2026 tickets

Canada visitor visa for Indians now takes 71 days; work permit 8 weeks

Canada visitor visa: IRCC's February 2026 update shows visitor visa timelines for Indians at 71 days, alongside shifts across citizenship, PR, study and work permit queues

UK 'Visa Fraud Se Bache': From IELTS claims to jobs, Indians must beware

Outreach drive warns Indian travellers against fake UK visa claims and irregular migration risks

95,231 UK study visas granted to Indians; 23% share of work permits in 2025

UK Home Office data for YE December 2025 shows Indians remain the largest group across student, skilled worker and health visa extensions.

Canada offers 2-yr work permits to PR pilot applicants: What you must know

IRCC says eligible PR applicants under community pilots may get LMIA-exempt work permits valid for up to two years, with conditions

25% increase in US immigration may save 5,000 senior deaths: Study explains

NBER research says a 25% rise in immigration could prevent about 5,000 deaths annually among older Americans by strengthening the healthcare workforce

H-1B filings rise 7% in FY2025 but approvals drop 17.8%: USCIS data

USCIS data shows employer demand for H-1B workers rose in FY2025 even as approvals fell to a five-year low amid tighter scrutiny

UK goes digital: eVisa for Indian visa holders, ETA for visa-free visitors

The UK has moved to a fully digital entry system. Here's what Indian travellers must check before boarding to avoid disruption

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia

After spending much of her time overseas since her 2023 resignation, Ardern and her family now plan to base themselves in Australia

South Korea visa-waiver: Jeju entry not guaranteed, warns Indian Embassy

Embassy advisory follows influencer Sachin Awasthi's detention claim, stressing that Jeju's visa-free facility is only for short-term tourism and entry is not guaranteed

Canada warns: No special Fifa World Cup 2026 visa; what visitors must note

Canada says there's no special Fifa World Cup visa. Most visitors enter as tourists and need a visa or eTA, apply early and watch for scams

Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump

SOTU 2026: Proposal seeks to stop undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licences amid broader US trucking rule changes

IRS can share US immigrants' tax data: How it may speed up deportations

US appeals court refuses to block tax data sharing as Trump team weighs new bank citizenship checks in wider immigration crackdown

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained

As Golden Visa routes fade, Indian professionals weigh Spain's Digital Nomad Visa for Schengen access, tax benefits and flexible residency options

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained

Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues

H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur

Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US

Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory

From March 2, Japan visa applicants in four Indian cities must schedule appointments in advance as walk-in submissions are discontinued

France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins

France visa for tourists: Planning a France trip? The government has made online visa booking compulsory for all applicants. Here is how the new digital process works

Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders

Indian national Atharva Sathawane sentenced in Florida for role in $6.6 million elder fraud scheme targeting seniors