Page 4 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Canada Start-up Visa misused as PR route, not job creation: What happened?

Ottawa says an internal review found the Start-up Visa was increasingly being used to secure permanent residence rather than to build businesses

Studying abroad? BookMyForex offers same-day international fee transfers

The MakeMyTrip Group firm says funds can reach universities in as little as six hours, easing pressure from tight overseas fee deadlines

Canada Express Entry: 8,000 candidates invited for PR, CRS cut-off at 511

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw is the second-largest on record and has the lowest CRS cut-off seen in 2025

US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement

Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme

US O-1 visa: How digital creators qualify for America's 'genius visa'

From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed

US visa: How an Indian applicant cleared a B1/B2 interview smoothly

A Delhi-based management consultant describes his US B1/B2 visa interview, covering language, travel history, work questions, and approval at the New Delhi consulate

US immigration: 1.5 million face loss of legal status under Trump rollbacks

End of TPS and humanitarian parole protections is triggering lawsuits and raising concerns over jobs, communities and the wider US economy

Canada's 2026 immigration changes: Study permits, jobs and visas explained

New rules affect study permits, startup visas, job hiring and provincial mobility from January 1

H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme

A Bill to eliminate the H-1B visa was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene on the day she resigned from Congress

Immigration changes in January 2026: Key updates from major destinations

US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, NZ, EU, France, Gulf implement immigration changes, including fee hikes, stricter eligibility, and enhanced security measures

Canada Express Entry: 574 candidates invited for permanent residency

The first draw of the year targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates, following a busy 2025 for Canada's Express Entry system

UK immigration crackdown: Illegal migrants' phones, SIM cards to be seized

New UK powers allow officers to seize phones and hidden SIM cards from migrants without arrest to speed up action against people smuggling networks

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?

According to the data shared, 40.2 per cent of Pakistani, 33.9 per cent of Russian, and 32.9 per cent of Chinese immigrant households received US assistance

US immigration curbs: Green card and visa cases from 38 countries paused

USCIS says reviews of visas, green cards and asylum cases from newly added countries will be paused, with some past approvals reopened

Indian workers in Germany earned 29% more than locals: Study explains why

Indians in Germany: Strong representation in MINT roles has pushed Indian professionals to the top of Germany's pay ladder, according to an IW analysis

Why Trump's immigrant welfare list names Pak, China but not India: Decoded

Donald Trump shared welfare data on immigrants from 120 countries, but India was missing. Income and education data explain why

27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues

January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged

US immigration rules for 2026: New visa bans, tougher H-1B and higher costs

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

Studying in Australia 2026: Costs, work rules and student life for Indians

Studying in Australia 2026: A practical guide for Indian students on tuition fees, living expenses, work rules and everyday life in Australia before making the move