Page 8 - Latest Updates on Immigration

H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme

A Bill to eliminate the H-1B visa was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene on the day she resigned from Congress

Immigration changes in January 2026: Key updates from major destinations

US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, NZ, EU, France, Gulf implement immigration changes, including fee hikes, stricter eligibility, and enhanced security measures

Canada Express Entry: 574 candidates invited for permanent residency

The first draw of the year targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates, following a busy 2025 for Canada's Express Entry system

UK immigration crackdown: Illegal migrants' phones, SIM cards to be seized

New UK powers allow officers to seize phones and hidden SIM cards from migrants without arrest to speed up action against people smuggling networks

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?

According to the data shared, 40.2 per cent of Pakistani, 33.9 per cent of Russian, and 32.9 per cent of Chinese immigrant households received US assistance

US immigration curbs: Green card and visa cases from 38 countries paused

USCIS says reviews of visas, green cards and asylum cases from newly added countries will be paused, with some past approvals reopened

Indian workers in Germany earned 29% more than locals: Study explains why

Indians in Germany: Strong representation in MINT roles has pushed Indian professionals to the top of Germany's pay ladder, according to an IW analysis

Why Trump's immigrant welfare list names Pak, China but not India: Decoded

Donald Trump shared welfare data on immigrants from 120 countries, but India was missing. Income and education data explain why

27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues

January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged

US immigration rules for 2026: New visa bans, tougher H-1B and higher costs

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

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