Immigration News

US Green Card lottery: Why Indians remain ineligible for the DV visa

Indian nationals remain barred from the US Diversity Visa lottery until 2028, as high migration figures keep the country above the eligibility threshold

Canada Express Entry: 2,500 healthcare workers invited for work and PR

Canada invited 2,500 healthcare and social services professionals with CRS 472 or above in the latest Express Entry draw held on October 15, 2025

UAE Golden Visa holders to now get 24/7 help abroad in emergencies

UAE launches global consular services for Golden Visa holders, offering 24/7 help, repatriation support, and return documents for lost passports

US introduces $1,000 immigration parole fee: Who must pay from October 2025

US Parole Fee 2025: The US has introduced a new $1,000 immigration parole fee for migrants seeking temporary entry or stay under humanitarian or public interest grounds, effective October 16, 2025

Trump govt sued by US labour unions for tracking immigrants' social media

US labour unions have sued the Trump administration for monitoring legal immigrants' social media, alleging that the surveillance violates free speech and creates fear of online expression

Decoded: Why has Trump admin been sued for AI surveillance of visa holders

Three US labour unions have sued the Trump administration, alleging an AI-driven surveillance programme targeting lawful non-citizens' online speech

'Unlawful': US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump admin over $100k H-1B visa fee

The lawsuit follows Trump's $100,000 fee hike for new H-1B applicants, which the White House defended as a move to protect American jobs from cheaper foreign labour

How a Meerut boy's search for housing abroad led to a global venture

From struggling to find housing in the UK to building University Living, Saurabh Arora shares his journey with Business Standard on creating a global student platform

Relief for H-1B families: US Supreme Court upholds work rights for spouses

US Supreme Court upholds work rights for H-4 visa holders, offering relief to thousands of Indian spouses of H-1B professionals

US visa bulletin November 2025: Slow progress for Indian Green Card seekers

US visa bulletin for November 2025 shows little progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with most family and work categories staying unchanged

Green card holders: You can be fined or arrested for not carrying ID

Under Trump's renewed enforcement drive, lawful permanent residents are facing fines for not carrying their green cards - a rule dormant for decades

Why US wants to deport Indian man freed after wrongful 43 years in jail

Freed after 43 years in a wrongful murder conviction, Indian-origin man Subu Vedam now faces deportation under a decades-old US immigration order

UK visa applicants face tougher English tests, 3% higher fund rules

UK tightens visa rules with tougher English tests, higher funds, shorter post-study stays and higher employer charges, impacting Indian students and workers

Henley Passport Index: India's rank slips to 85th as China climbs to 64th

India's passport has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries - down from 59 earlier this year

Trump-effect: US slips from top 10 in Henley Passport Index after 20 years

Henley Passport Index 2025: For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has slipped out of the world's top 10, with Singapore, South Korea and Japan leading the 2025 ranking

Wales rejects UK govt's 6% foreign student fee levy plan: What it means

Wales rejects UK's 6% levy on international student fees, keeping tuition costs unchanged and reaffirming its open stance towards overseas students

Green card overhaul: US to revise criteria for skilled professionals

The US is preparing a rule to redefine green card eligibility for high-skilled professionals, revising O-1A and NIW standards by January 2026

Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps

A student's SEVIS record was terminated after an H-1B withdrawal delay, raising concerns about status loss and the need for swift USCIS confirmation

No one can guarantee a Canadian visa, warns IRCC: Key facts for applicants

Canada warns against rising visa and job scams targeting Indians, stressing that no one can guarantee a Canadian visa or eTA outside official channels

Green Card success: How hiring an attorney helped this couple get US PR

A couple shared their relief on Reddit after finally receiving their US Green Card, detailing their months-long application process and interview experience