Immigration News

No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown

Trump's draft proposals on student visa point to espionage and fraud risks linked to Chinese nationals, but the rules would also hit Indian students, who now form the largest group in US universities

H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data

With US officials calling the H-1B programme a "scam", former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai said Indian IT firms now rely less on the visa, with American tech giants among the top applicants

UK study visas: Nearly 1 lakh Indians among 18% rise in first half of 2025

UK Home Office data shows an 18% rise in UK study visas in early 2025, led by Indian and Chinese students, though dependant numbers have dropped sharply

Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers

USCIS officers may once again interview neighbours and co-workers to assess immigrants' moral character before granting citizenship

No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US

Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts

US tourist visa denied to Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: What went wrong

A 26-year-old Mumbai woman's B2 visa was denied after a brief interview, raising concerns over tougher scrutiny of young female applicants

No course change in first year? US proposal alarms international students

The US DHS has proposed new F-1 visa rules restricting course changes in the first year, introducing a fixed four-year stay, and making extensions costlier and more complex

Indians with US visas can now travel to Argentina without new permit

Indians with valid US visas can now travel to Argentina without a separate tourist visa, as per a new resolution published in the country's Official Gazette

Number of Indians in UK jails at its highest since 2018, shows latest data

Number of such offenders exceeds that of Pakistani inmates for the first time in recent years

US plans fixed visa limits for foreign media, students and exchange workers

According to the proposed regulations, the visa periods for international students and cultural exchange visitors will not exceed more than four years

Extra cost, paperwork: US visa changes may upend Indian students' plans

US proposes ending "duration of status" for F and J visas, putting 420,000 Indian students at risk of mid-course visa renewals and higher costs

Greece Golden Visa: With ₹3 cr, Indians can live with family, travel Europe

From €250,000 property buys to Schengen access, Greece's Golden Visa offers Indians a flexible residency option with family inclusion and tax perks

Serbia work visa fraud: How Delhi men duped 19 Nepalis of Rs 70 lakh

Delhi Police have busted a visa fraud racket that duped 19 Nepali citizens of Rs 70 lakh with fake Serbian job offers, seizing passports and funds

US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has branded the H-1B visa a "total scam", claiming it costs Americans their jobs

UK immigration: Indians lead foreign sex crime surge with 257% rise in 3yrs

Convictions of Indian nationals for sexual offences in the UK jumped 257 per cent between 2021 and 2024, the steepest rise among foreign offenders

Oman to launch golden visa on August 31, following UAE and Saudi models

Oman will introduce its first golden visa scheme for investors on August 31, alongside business reforms and academic partnerships, following the model set by the UAE and Saudi Arabia

H-1B visa, green card system flawed, US needs to hire Americans: Lutnick

US to overhaul H-1B and green card system; Trump administration eyes wage-based visa selection and new $5m 'gold card' residency scheme

Time to pause H-1B visas? US Republicans renew debate under Trump crackdown

US Senator Mike Lee has questioned H-1B visas, as Republicans push for tighter rules. Indian tech workers remain the biggest users of the programme

US F-1 visa: Filing form late may cause rejection; what Indians must know

US F-1 visa: Filing DS-160 just before the interview can cause cancellation or rejection. Here's what Section 214(b) means and how students can prepare better

US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only

US tightens citizenship rules: USCIS to weigh anti-American activity, social media posts and 'good moral character' in visa, green card, and naturalisation cases