Page 2 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Indian national gets jail term for a day, deported in US U Visa fraud case

US court sentences Indian national to one day in prison, $1,000 fine and deportation in staged U Visa fraud case

Ontario launches first phase of immigration overhaul: Key changes explained

Ontario has replaced multiple immigration streams with a new pathway. Here's what the overhaul means for an applicant

Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends

Eligible UAE residents can earn rewards worth over Dh3,000 when nominated visitors arrive in Dubai by October 31

Trump weighs $100,000 bond for some US green card applicants: What to know

The proposal could require select immigrant visa applicants to post a refundable bond before getting a US green card

US revives rule that could deny green cards over public benefits: Details

From September 18, use of specified public benefits may become a factor in green card eligibility assessment

Planning a long European holiday? Here's how Schengen Shuffle can help

Here's how the Schengen Shuffle works, what the 90/180-day rule means and what Indian travellers should know

Germany spouse visa: Eligibility, costs, process and key rules explained

From eligibility and A1 language rules to costs, work rights and residency, here's how Germany's spouse visa works

Saudi Arabia launches pilot service to book flights, hotels, visa: Details

New service lets travellers book their visa, flights and hotel together through one integrated travel process

EB-5 visa: Why rural America is becoming the top green card route

Experts say visa availability, filing timelines and reserved categories now matter as much as investment returns under EB-5

Japan to hike residence permit, PR application fees from Oct 1: Key details

Higher charges for residence permit renewals and permanent residency applications will take effect across Japan from October 1

Explained: Canada updates citizenship-by-descent application rules

IRCC issues clearer proof requirements after reviewing Bill C-3 cases, with most flagged citizenship certificates restored.

US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know

Investment threshold may rise to $1.4 million for some projects as US plans tighter EB-5 oversight and compliance rules

Poland work visa route: A lower-cost path to EU residency for Indians

Unlike golden visas, Poland offers Indians a work-based residency route with lower costs, job access and a pathway towards EU settlement

Spain's immigrant legalisation drive gets 1 million applications: Details

Far above its initial estimate of 500,000, the move to regularise undocumented immigrants has drawn nearly 1 million applications

UAE changes visa rules for Indians: Who can still get visa-on-arrival

Indian travellers with US or EU visas can continue to access conditional visa-on-arrival, while a longer 60-day option may be introduced.

NZ changes English test rules for immigrants from July 2026: What changes

Country will accept only centre-based tests for immigration; home tests taken before deadline remain valid

Trump opens US dairy farms to migrant workers through H-2A visa route

A new H-2A route may help US dairy farms find workers as the policy triggers debate among immigration groups

Mamdani clout grows after his picks sweep New York City primaries

Mamdani-backed candidates won key New York Democratic primaries, signalling the growing clout of the mayor's progressive coalition

Haldia seaport gets immigration checkpost status: What it means for travel

West Bengal's Haldia port becomes India's 41st seaport immigration checkpost, opening the way for smoother international movement

Haldia port in Bengal designated as 41st immigration checkpost in India

The Union home ministry has designated Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration checkpost making it the 41st such seaport in county, according to a gazette notification on Monday. Last year in September, the Ministry designated 34 sea and river ports as immigration ports. The Ministry issued the orders using it powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (13 of 2025).