Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Alberta’s move to secure independence from Canada fails, judge halts referendum bid despite 300,000 signatures, cites failure to consult First NationsAn Alberta judge has stopped a citizen-led petition for a provincial independence referendum. The court ruled the process violated legal du...
14 May, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
US rolls out new immigration fees, asylum rules that could hit applicants harderNew US immigration fees are set to take effect soon, impacting asylum seekers and those applying for arrival/departure records. Asylum appl...
01 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt on immigration applicationsA federal judge has ruled that policies making it harder for individuals from countries on President Trump's travel ban list to obtain gree...
01 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exitOver 1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces remain in limbo at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, facing uncertainty after US processing halted. N...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Chip, chip, chipping away: Are GoI & Election Commission rewriting poll rules unilaterally and putting democracy in peril?A proposed change to Lok Sabha seats and issues with voter roll revisions raise concerns. Independent institutions, like the Election Commi...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Japan halts visa applications for foreign restaurant workers as cap nearsJapan has halted new visa applications for foreign restaurant workers under its specified skilled worker program as the sector nears its 50...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Spanish immigration offices threaten strike over migrant amnestySpain’s immigration officers plan a strike from April 21, warning the system is unprepared for a mass amnesty programme that could draw up ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities'Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested customs officials could halt international traveler processing at major U.S. airport...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Pakistan issues 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrimsPakistan has granted over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims traveling from India. They will visit Punjab province for the Baisakhi festival and ...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
US to increase visa scrutiny after review finds screening gapsUSCIS has tightened immigration applicant screening and vetting after identifying significant gaps that allowed unqualified individuals to ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
US to resume processing asylum claims after haltUS Citizenship and Immigration Services will restart processing some asylum claims. This follows a halt after an asylum seeker shot two Nat...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US under fire for collecting $1 billion in immigration fees for stalled applicationsAmerica is facing criticism over its immigration policies. Applicants are paying fees but their cases are not being processed. Over a billi...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
US halts all Afghan immigration processing after Washington DC shooting by migrantAmerica has stopped all immigration processing for Afghan nationals. This decision is indefinite and follows a security review. The move co...
27 Nov, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firmsFollowing the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half,...
29 May, 2020, 06.56 PM IST