USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requestsUSCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Trump administration detains dozens of military family members as immigration crackdown expandsThe Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US military personnel and deported at least six as it...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
States may get power to sponsor worker visas in the US under new bipartisan billPilot programme would allow states to address labour shortages while Washington retains control over security checks and immigration enforc...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
US student visas for Indians plunge 62% as America tightens F-1 approvalsUS student visas issued to Indian nationals fell 62% during the peak admission season in 2025, according to an analysis by the Center for I...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
US citizenship exam could look very different under Trump's new planThe Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship exam that could introduce new education standards and allow third par...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Democratic states sue Trump over sharing welfare data with immigration authoritiesDemocratic-led states have sued the Trump administration to block a new policy. This policy allows federal immigration authorities access t...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Canada new laws and rules in August 2026: Major changes to banking, cosmetics and colleges could affect students, shoppers and newcomersCanada introduces ten significant federal laws and rule changes starting August 2026. Student grants remain higher, while private college e...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
H-1B holders among 8 million who could benefit from new US green card billUS Senator Alex Padilla has renewed a bill that would update a decades-old immigration provision to create a green card pathway for more th...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Japan plans tougher permanent residency norms for foreigners from OctoberJapan plans to tighten permanent residency rules as early as October by introducing a minimum income threshold, pension eligibility require...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Indian professionals are turning to EB-5 as decades-long green card waits make H-1Bs untenableThe US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is increasingly being used by Indian professionals trapped in decades-long employment-based green ca...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Applying for a US green card? Your fate will be in the hands of Trump's officersA new public charge rule will assess immigrants' reliance on government aid. Immigration officers will gain broader discretion in evaluatin...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefitsIn a significant policy shift, the Trump administration is reinstating a rule that will directly affect green card applicants. Under the pu...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
New Zealand expands Pathway Student Visa from July 20; more flexibility for international studentsNew Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa rules starting July twentieth. Eligible students can now switch academic disciplines witho...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Germany settlement permit: What it is, benefits and how it differs from citizenshipGermany offers a permanent settlement permit, distinct from citizenship, granting indefinite residency and work rights. An enhanced Europea...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
06 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
What to know about Spain's legalisation program for immigrantsSpain's recent initiative to legalize undocumented immigrants has seen an overwhelming response, with nearly a million applications receive...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST