Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rulesCanada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Im...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacleDespite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spe...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Canada updates police clearance requirements for International Experience Canada work permit applicantsCanada's International Experience Canada (IEC) programme has updated its police certificate rules for foreign nationals. Applicants must no...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking TrumpIn a significant move, the U.S. Senate has voted to halt President Trump's military actions against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke....
24 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosenKeir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrivesChennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicantsCanada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued do...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by American priest-educator Theodore Hesburgh: 'The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother', a lesson on the foundation of a strong familyChildren remember lessons and home environments more than gifts. American priest-educator Theodore Hesburgh stated a father's most crucial ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
UK extends deadline for migrants to replace physical immigration documents with e-visasThe UK has extended the validity of expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) for accessing immigrati...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Canada asks some newly approved citizens to return citizenship certificatesCanadian immigration authorities are re-examining citizenship-by-descent applications, prompting some recently approved citizens to return ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST