Page 7 - Latest Updates on Immigration

2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience

UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes

A sweeping reset under UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshaped work visas, student rules, settlement timelines and business mobility through 2025

US to UAE: What 2025 immigration changes meant for Indian students, workers

Major destinations tightened work rules and student caps in 2025, reshaping options for Indian students and workers. Early planning and clear residency routes will matter in 2026

Canada Express Entry: 5,000 PR invites issued as CRS score falls to 515

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw comes just a week after a 6,000-invite round, signalling strong focus on in-Canada workers

US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean

Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India

US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how

A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.

US warns Indians on birth tourism: Will pregnant women be denied visa?

US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar

$100,000 H-1B fee sparks legal storm: Why 19 US states are taking Trump to court | US Visa

Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. They say the move is unlawful and could cripple healthcare, education, and essential services.

2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience

UK visas for Indian health and care workers down 67% in 2025: What changed

Healthcare and IT professionals see the biggest fall as higher salary thresholds and tighter rules reshape UK work migration

Your YouTube comment or blog can lead to US visa rejection: What to know

US visa rejection: From YouTube comments to LinkedIn profiles, consular officers will now scrutinise applicants' online presence before approving US visas

Green card holders alert: USCIS ends reuse of old, self-submitted photos

The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images for immigration identity documents

H-1B, H4 visa vetting begins today: What to do if your interview is delayed

New US rules requiring public social media profiles have led to cancelled December interviews, leaving many H-1B visa holders waiting until March 2026

19 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B fee: Why immigrants matter

US states warn the steep fee could choke healthcare, education and other essential services that rely heavily on H-1B professionals

2025: Germany, Ireland, UAE draw Indian students as Big Four toughen entry

Stricter student and immigration rules across the US, UK, Canada and Australia in 2025 reshaped Indian study-abroad choices, boosting interest in Germany, Ireland, France and the UAE

US immigration crackdown leaves migrant teens caring for siblings

Federal raids across Louisiana are detaining migrant parents, forcing teenage children to step into adult roles as families scramble to cope with sudden separations

1.7 million Indians gave up citizenship since 2014, MEA tells Rajya Sabha

Parliament data show a post-pandemic rise in citizenship renunciations, alongside fresh details on grievances filed by Indians living overseas

Canada visa update: Indian visitor wait at 4 months, work permits 11 weeks

Canada's latest update shows longer waits for Indian travellers, with visitor visas nearing four months while work and study permits remain mixed

Canada invites 1,000 massage therapists, dieticians, and others for PR

IRCC's latest healthcare-focused draw saw the CRS cut-off rise to 476, keeping the pathway open for many professionals planning to move to Canada

From UAE to Europe, which were the best golden visa routes in 2025?

Stricter rules, refined thresholds and tighter checks defined golden visas and investor residencies through 2025