Page 3 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90

Planning a trip to Thailand? Officials warn travellers against fake TDAC websites charging fees, saying registration is free and must be done only through official channels

ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know

ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights

US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit

Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories

UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system

UK blocks study visas for Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar as asylum claims rise; Afghan work visas also suspended

Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh

New national security rules allow Hong Kong police to access devices without court approval, with refusal carrying jail terms and fines

H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts

Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027

US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report

Report says US collected over $1 billion in immigration fees while halting or delaying processing for many applicants across multiple visa categories

Australia halts entry of 7,000 Iranian visa holders amid West Asia conflict

Australia blocks around 7,000 Iranian visitor visa holders from entry amid conflict. Who is affected, exemptions, and how the rules will work

Cabinet extends IVFRT scheme for 5 years to upgrade immigration services

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension for five years of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme, which aims to interlink and optimise functions related to immigration, visa issuance, and registration of foreigners in India. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the scheme from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, a government statement said. The continuation of the scheme is not just a "technical upgrade, but a strategic transformation" aligned with the vision of the government to promote international mobility through a world-class immigration and visa issuance system, it said. "After the recent enactment of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 and its subsequent Rules and Order, it has become imperative to strengthen and modernize the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) system to effectively meet emerging ...

Australia launches new visa system to speed student, work visa approvals

Australia visa update: Australia rolls out a new visa processing system from March 25, 2026, aiming to cut wait times and speed up approvals across key visa categories

US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now

USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25

Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam

Europe Job Scam: Noida Police said fake visas were shared via WhatsApp after collecting passports and money from workers promised jobs abroad

Canada super visa update: New income rules kick in March 31 for families

Canada super visa news: Canada will let hosts use a longer income assessment period and include parents' income under new super visa rules effective March 31, 2026

Safety, jobs over destinations: Indian students rethink study abroad goals

As visa rules and global conditions shift, Indian students are weighing career outcomes, cost and policy clarity more carefully, IC3 report shows

New Zealand student visa: Rules for bringing spouse, children explained

Planning to move with family? Here's what partners and children can do on a New Zealand student visa, including work rights, study options and costs

No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert

Indian H-1B visa holders face long waits for stamping as US consulates show no available slots for 2026, with some appointments now pushed into 2027

Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance

Audit flags weak oversight, limited checks on compliance, and lack of tracking of foreign student departures in Canada's visa system

Germany crisis: Indian workers fill rising skill gaps, labour shortages

With fewer young workers at home, Germany is opening doors wider for Indian talent through visa reforms, higher wages, and clearer long-term pathways

Canada visa: Indians face 49-day wait for visitor visa, 8-week work permit

Canada visa timelines: Planning a Canada trip? Indian applicants now face 49-day waits for visitor visas, with study and work permits taking weeks longer

US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit

US issued 0.25 million fewer visas in Jan-Aug 2025, with India among the hardest hit as policy changes reshaped immigration flows