Immigration News
Canadian province invites 41 workers in latest draw for permanent residency
The September selection gives eligible candidates another opportunity to move closer to Canadian permanent residence
US EB-5 fees jump 114%: What the new rules mean for Indian investors
EB-5 visa fee hike: US more than doubles charges for immigrant investors from November 30
US to more than double EB-5 visa fees for immigrant investors from Nov 30
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalised a rule on Tuesday that seeks to more than double the fees for applying to the EB-5 visa
US probes H-1B visa for fraud, plans 'very different' scheme in a year
Investigators are examining alleged fraud and worker exploitation as Washington steps up H-1B enforcement
Australia cuts migration target to 225,000: 7 visa changes you need to know
Tony Burke's 2026 migration changes explained: students lose family visas, working holiday cut 84%
New US Green Card Bill targets jobs, family visas and lottery: What to know
The proposal would reward education, English skills, salary and job offers while restricting several existing family-based pathways.
Australia student visa changes explained: New rules on family and stay
The country is restricting dependants, tightening 'visa switching' and changing skilled visa priorities as it seeks greater control over migration.
'No visa issued, no interview': US attorney flags green card lottery delays
US courts ended two visa processing pauses, but many applicants remain stuck as consulates are yet to fully resume interviews and visa issuance
Used Medicaid or food stamps? New US green card rules get stricter
New guidance expands the public charge test, with benefits use now considered alongside income, assets and other factors
US expands social media screening to 3 more visa categories from Oct 1
Foreign journalists and certain professionals from Canada and Mexico among people who will face mandatory online presence reviews under expanded rules
Plan to visit Malaysia? Indians warned against using tourist visa for jobs
High Commission warns of fake job offers, overstay, detention and legal action for those misusing tourist entry.
H-1B shock continues: $100,000 fee extended through September 2027
H-1B $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027 amid ongoing court challenges
Thailand changes visa-free rules: What the 30-day limit means for Indians
Following the reduction of Thailand's visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days, effective September 15, 2026, the existing work authorization framework for urgent business travel remains unchanged.
Italy's new school proposal: Burqa, niqab ban, foreign-student cap decoded
Italy plans burqa, niqab ban and foreign-student cap: What changes for migrants?
Want to work in Australia? These jobs now get visa processing priority
Australia reshuffles skilled visa queue: Healthcare, construction and other jobs get priority
FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, cautions against hurting US innovation
The statement from FIIDS, an advocacy group, came hours after US President Donald Trump tightened oversight of the H-1B visa programme
H-1B scrutiny should not hurt US innovation, says Indian diaspora group
FIIDS backed tighter oversight of the visa programme but said highly specialised jobs cannot always be filled immediately from the domestic labour pool
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year
The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a court ruling against the policy
US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know
USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.
New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded
Indian travellers applying for several New Zealand visitor and transit visas will have to move to Immigration New Zealand's enhanced online system as the country phases out paper applications from Oct