Page 6 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns

Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status

US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted

As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store

A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition

US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations

Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained

Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement

UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay

Planning to study, work or travel to the UK? From April 8, visa and immigration fees have increased across most categories, including for Indian applicants

Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider

Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US

20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers

early 20 Indian workers died daily abroad between 2021 and 2025, with Gulf nations reporting most fatalities and complaints rising sharply

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate

Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026

Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia

New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do

New Zealand open visa: Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay

Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians

OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?

As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence

Canada issues first trades draw of 2026 with 3,000 invitations; CRS cut-off at 477 amid category changes

Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded

Indian students may face stricter checks and longer processing times as Australia moves India to Evidence Level 3 under its visa risk framework

US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026

Indian student numbers in the US fall to 352,644 as stricter visa checks, monitoring rules and lower F-1 issuance affect enrolments

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi

Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US

Job cuts across tech firms raise questions for H-1B workers. Here's what the 60-day rule means and the steps to stay compliant in the US