Page 6 - Latest Updates on Immigration

US B1/B2 visa: Interview wait time shortens for Indians; Hyderabad shortest

New data from the US Department of State shows Indian applicants waiting anywhere between 4.5 and 11 months for a tourist or business visa interview, with delays varying by consulate

Canada invites 3,500 health and social care workers for permanent residency

Canada issued 3,500 permanent residency invitations on November 14 under its healthcare and social services category, setting a CRS cut-off of 462 as the country responds to ongoing staff shortages

Trump-era visa rules trigger 17% drop in fresh foreign student arrivals

International student arrivals in the United States dropped sharply this autumn after new visa restrictions under Trump, even as India held its position as the largest source of foreign students

Iran ends visa-free travel for Indians: What travellers must know now

Iran has ended visa-free entry for Indians after reports of travellers being lured with false job offers and kidnapped. The MEA has urged caution and warned against agents

US unveils Fifa Pass to fast-track visa interviews for 2026 World Cup fans

The US has introduced a new "FIFA Pass" that will prioritise visa interviews for next year's World Cup ticket holders, even as the Trump administration continues widespread visa cancellations

Oman's new cultural visa for creators, researchers: What conditions apply

Oman has rolled out a cultural visa for international artists, researchers, and creators, linking the initiative to Vision 2040

Green Card rules: What Trump's travel ban could mean for future applicants

A draft policy reviewed by the US Department of Homeland Security suggests new Green Card limits for nationals of countries already covered by Donald Trump's travel ban

'Illegal immigration is tearing UK apart': Govt to unveil strict measures

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a major reset of Britain's asylum system, with temporary refugee status, a 20-year settlement route for illegal arrivals and wider enforcement powers

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Green card EB-5 moves forward for Indians

The December 2025 US Visa Bulletin brings little movement for Indian applicants, with most family-sponsored and employment-based green card dates remaining unchanged

Stop legal immigration, young Americans are losing jobs: Nikki Haley's son

Nalin Haley, son of former US ambassador Nikki Haley, told UnHerd that America should end both illegal and legal immigration, saying young Americans are losing jobs to foreigners

Explained: Canada’s big Immigration reset and why Indian are hit hardest

Canada has announced its new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028, a major policy reset that signals a shift from expansion to stabilisation. The hardest hit? Indian students.

UAE freelance visa gets stricter rules: Why it's suddenly in the spotlight

UAE has introduced stricter auditing measures for its freelance "Green Residency" visas to prevent misuse, but officials insist the programme remains active

US green card for siblings: Who can sponsor, timelines and rules explained

Only US citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor siblings under the family fourth preference (F4) category. Here's what eligibility, documentation, and wait times look like

I don't want foreign students in US, but they're good business: Trump

US President Donald Trump defended foreign student enrolments, saying cutting them by half would financially destroy the higher education system

Canada visa update: Indians face 99-day wait for visitor, 10-week work visa

Indians applying for Canadian visitor visas face an average 99-day wait, the longest among major source countries, while super visa applications now take 169 days, according to the latest IRCC update

'People reported me to ICE': Indian creator leaves US after threats

Anti-India sentiment appears to be growing across right-wing circles in the United States, with conservative influencers and Trump supporters targeting Indian immigrants, workers, and students