Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Canada tightens immigration rules, imposes fines of up to CAD 1.5 million: What it means for employers and applicantsCanada has established new penalties for unauthorized immigration and citizenship advice, which will come into effect in 2026. Individuals ...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
US midterms 2026: Where Indian-American candidates stand on immigrationAs the 2026 midterm elections draw near, Indian-American candidates are stepping into the intricate sphere of immigration discussions withi...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
US green card backlog explained: Why Indian EB-2 and EB-3 applicants face an eight-year disadvantage over Chinese nationalsIndian professionals face stark challenges in their pursuit of US green cards, with waits far longer than their Chinese counterparts. The N...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-strong workforce be impacted?Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal reviewThe US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) progr...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
New visa rules for Australian students may force some international students to apply from overseasStudents from abroad planning to study in Australia may need to apply for a new Student visa from overseas. This new process is crucial for...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
US visa, green card applicants: What changed under USCIS filing deadline rules from October 23USCIS has revised its filing deadline rules, effective October 23, 2026, particularly impacting green card applicants nearing age 21 and H-...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Australia to tighten visa rules from October 31, with tougher character checksOn October 31, 2026, Australia will enforce stricter rules for visa refusal and cancellations, emphasizing public safety. The criteria will...
23 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
November Visa Bulletin: Big movement for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicantsThe November US Visa Bulletin brings significant progress for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants, with F1, F2B and F3 dates adva...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
EB-5 visa minimum investment threshold set to increase in 2027, impacting aspiring immigrantsThe US EB-5 immigrant investor programme's minimum investment is set to increase on January 1, 2027. Investors in targeted employment areas...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll testThe looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various ...
19 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegationsCloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will creat...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
US immigration fees rise effective today: What Indians applying for work permits and other benefits need to knowStarting today, US immigration fees will increase for certain applications due to inflation adjustments. Indians applying for asylum, Tempo...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Microsoft president warns US green card crackdown could break the tech sectorIn a recent statement, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, expressed concern over administrative measures limiting green card sponsorship f...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stallOn October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry a...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
US denies 35,767 Green Card applicants’ work permits as rejection rate rises to 44 per centThe US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, taking the rejection rate to around 4...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST