Page 5 - Latest Updates on Immigration

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

Now, US govt can share immigrants' personal details, Medicaid data with ICE

A federal court has cleared limited data-sharing with ICE while protecting immigrants' medical information

H-2B visa filing window opens Jan 1 for jobs starting April 2026: Details

US employers can begin filing H-2B visa applications from January 1 for temporary, non-agricultural jobs starting April 1, 2026, with early filings to be rejected

From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025

Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term

US visitor visa to green card: What marriage does and doesn't allow

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

US politicians use 'fraudulent programs' to bring in immigrants, says Musk

Musk's remarks on X revive political tensions as Trump's campaign rhetoric and H-1B visa changes bring immigration back into focus

1.86 million immigrants left US in 2025? Why official data may mislead

Economists say falling survey participation among immigrants may be distorting official US immigration figures

Ontario to end easy licence for visitors: Indians in Canada to be impacted

Bill 60 amends the Highway Traffic Act, tightening checks on residency, legal presence and work authorisation, with implications for Indian nationals in Ontario

H-1B visa versus O-1: Why new wage-based selection could face legal test

Immigration attorney says Congress never intended the H-1B visa to favour higher-paid workers, raising questions over the new system's legality

H-1B visa delays causing hardships for families: India flags issue to US

From December 15, the United States expanded vetting requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, including H-4 visas

US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why

Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago

Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals

Clinging to the H-1B lottery has finally caught up with Indian ITeS

Indian ITeS should have moved away from the H-1B lottery

US patrol agents arrest 30 Indian nationals living illegally in America

US border patrol agents have arrested 30 Indian nationals, living illegally in America, operating semitrucks with commercial driver's licenses. Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector in California arrested 49 illegal immigrants with commercial driver's licenses during vehicle stops at immigration checkpoints and in interagency operations, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement last week. Between November 23 and December 12, agents apprehended 42 illegal individuals operating semitrucks with commercial driver's licenses while travelling on interstate or traversing immigration checkpoints. Of those arrested, 30 were from India, two were from El Salvador, and the remainder were from China, Eritrea, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Russia, Somalia, Turkey, and Ukraine. California issued 31 of the commercial driver's licenses; eight licenses were issued by Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, the age

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews

As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible

Canada's Bill C-12: How new rules could pause visas and revoke work permits

A Bill before the Canadian Parliament could allow Ottawa to pause or cancel visa categories, tighten asylum rules and impose new conditions on temporary residents

Canada, Latvia, US top study picks for Indian students abroad: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog data shows Canada hosts the most Indian students, with overseas enrolment topping 1.335 million in 2024 and spending reaching Rs 2.9 trillion.

China launches online visa system in India: What changes for travellers

China has launched an online visa application system for Indian travellers, marking a major shift in how visas are processed. Here’s what’s changed, how the new system works, and why it matters now.

Less pay, tough immigration rules: Why Indian doctors are quitting the UK

Low pay, higher taxes and tighter visa rules are pushing Indian doctors to leave the NHS, as clearer pathways and better salaries emerge elsewhere

Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport

The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app