Page 5 - Latest Updates on Immigration

US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report

New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North America

H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%

Selection rates hit 50-60 per cent in FY2027 H-1B lottery as wage-based system and $100,000 fee reduce applicant pool

New Zealand raises visa income threshold to Rs 36 lakh April 2026

Planning to bring parents to New Zealand? Higher sponsor income and savings rules will apply from April 30, 2026

Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials

Even past visa approvals may not protect you as USCIS revisits old records, flags inconsistencies, and raises new questions during applications and interviews

Canada Express Entry revamp: Impact on Indians seeking Canada PR decoded

Canada's IRCC signals possible overhaul of Express Entry, linking PR selection to wages, job demand and long-term outcomes

Canada Express Entry: 4,000 French speakers invited for permanent residence

Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers, with CRS rising to 419. What it signals for applicants in the pool

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum

Undercover investigation claims migrants were guided to fabricate asylum cases; comes amid tighter UK asylum rules since 2025

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians

US Visa Bulletin: Rising demand from India in EB-5 category may lead to retrogression or unavailability, even as other employment-based categories remain unchanged

US legal immigration drops faster than illegal entries under Trump: Report

Legal immigration to the US has slowed sharply under Donald Trump, with cuts to family, student and H-1B visas outpacing declines in illegal entries

UK permanent residence: Why 10-year ILR wait may fail migration goals

UK plans to extend settlement timelines, but researchers warn longer waits may not reduce migration and could affect jobs and integration

H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite

H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains

Marriage green card scrutiny rises in US: Rules, proof, red flags explained

Scrutiny on marriage-based green cards in the US is rising. Here's what applicants need to know about proof, interviews, red flags, and penalties

Australia tightens student visas: 4 in 10 Indian visas rejected in 2026

Australia sees record student visa refusals in 2026, with Indian applicants facing stricter checks, higher evidence requirements and rising post-study visa costs

Canada Express Entry: IRCC eyes single stream model, ranking system revamp

Canada proposes merging key immigration streams and revising CRS to prioritise high-skilled candidates and labour market outcomes

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas

Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The defendants are Jitendrakumar Patel, 39; Maheshkumar Patel, 36; Sanjaykumar Patel, 45; Dipikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after unlawfully residing in Massachusetts; Rameshbhai Patel, 52; Amitabahen Patel, 43; Ronakkumar Patel, 28; Sangitaben Patel, 36; Minkesh Patel, 42 and Sonal Patel, 42. All 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions. Rameshbhai Patel and ...

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report

Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations