Immigration News

Canada immigration: 421 foreigners invited to apply for permanent residency

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw, held on April 28, 2025, was 727

100 days of Trump: Immigrants, international students, refugees in a limbo

"There are openings for highly skilled Indian professionals and students, but it's tough for those outside priority sectors," said an immigration lawyer

No UK asylum for sex offenders, fake advisers face Rs 17 lakh fine and jail

Anyone found pretending to be a qualified immigration adviser without registration will now face up to £15,000 fine and potential jail time

Liberals' return in Canada a win-lose for Indian workers, students: Decoded

The Canadian elections were closely watched not just within Canada, but by large Indian communities both in the country and abroad

Philippines launches digital nomad visa, joins likes of Thailand, Indonesia

The programme places the Philippines among a growing list of countries offering visas for remote workers

Australian student visa fees may soon cross Rs 1 lakh for Indian applicants

Labor announced it would raise the student visa fee to AUD 2,000 (about Rs 1.07 lakh), up from the current AUD 1,808

Thailand travel from May 1: New pre-departure digital form a must

The online card replaces the previously used paper form and is mandatory for foreigners entering the country by air, land or sea

Trump admin warns illegal immigrants: You can't hide, we're looking for you

Starting immediately, undocumented immigrants would be required to register with the US DHS and carry proof of registration

No relief yet for F-1 students as US plans new study visa termination rules

Last week, a US court directed the reinstatement of SEVIS records for 133 students, including Indians, who claimed their visa status was wrongly terminated

Thailand launches Digital Arrival card for foreign visitors amid crackdown

Starting Monday, travelers can fill up the Thailand Digital Arrival Card for trips beginning Thursday. The online card replaces the previously used paper form, and is mandatory for all foreigners

Canada polls 2025: What today's vote means for Indian immigrants, students

"If Mark Carney wins the election, Indians aspiring to immigrate to Canada would find it easier to do so", says an expert

H-4 kids of Indian H-1B workers face US visa expiry at 21: What next?

H-4 status for dependent children ends either when they turn 21 or if the H-1B parent's employment ends

133 students, mostly Indians, get US visas, SEVIS restored: Impact decoded

"Prior to the current administration, we have never seen cases where the federal government simply terminated a person's status or revoked the visa, for apparently no reason", experts say

India scraps SAARC visa for Pakistanis: What is the scheme? Decoded

The SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) was launched in 1992 to ease movement of select individuals within South Asia

Canada elections 2025: What each party says on immigration, PR, visa policy

Both the Liberal and Conservative parties have released their 2025 platforms, laying out where they stand on permanent residency, foreign workers, international students, and border enforcement

As traditional visa paths shrink, Indians chart new course for their dreams

Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors

US hits 2025 H-2B visa cap for returning workers: Indians excluded

USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers

Just married to a US citizen? Here's when you can apply for a green card

If you're in the US on a tourist visa, hold off for a bit-timing is everything

Canada work permit delays: What's happening to thousands of migrants?

The delays stem from both stricter immigration rules and growing political pressure to reduce the number of temporary residents

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview

The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 (exchange visitor) categories