What is US $5,000 Apprehension Fee and who needs to pay it? New rules explained. Here's new penalty structure, when and where the fee gets levied, what happens if you don't pay itWhat is US $5,000 Apprehension Fee and who needs to pay it? This explainer outlines the new US policy that imposes a $5,000 Apprehension Fe...
09 Dec, 2025, 01.51 AM IST
Oman extends grace period for immigrants in irregular status until December 31Oman has extended its grace period for foreign nationals in irregular immigration status until December 31, 2025. This initiative allows in...
04 Dec, 2025, 08.39 PM IST
How New Zealand’s infringement scheme protects migrant workers at the workplaceImmigration New Zealand's employment infringement scheme, launched in April 2024, penalizes employers for immigration-related violations. I...
26 Aug, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
Green Card holders must always carry these documents or face penalty, US warnsUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reminded green card holders of the legal requirement to carry proof of their immigration status ...
24 Jul, 2025, 12.34 PM IST
Big blow to Trump as Supreme Court declines to let Florida enforce its controversial immigration lawThe US Supreme Court rejected Florida's emergency bid to let it enforce a controversial immigration law that would ban illegal immigrants f...
10 Jul, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
'Those who are staying illegally in US will be held responsible,' says USThe US Embassy in India warns of consequences for illegal stays and visa fraud. Breaking US law leads to significant criminal penalties. A ...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
Trump’s revival of an 85-year old immigration law creates new risks for undocumented migrantsThe Trump administration revives a World War II-era immigration law. Non-citizens must now register with the federal government. Failure to...
16 Jun, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation orderThe Trump administration is planning to impose hefty fines, potentially up to $998 daily, on migrants with deportation orders who fail to l...
08 Apr, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025: What are the proposed laws and penalties on violation?The government introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace colonial-era laws and strengthen national immigratio...
11 Mar, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok SabhaMinister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduces the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace outdated colonia...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
US plans on using a law traditionally targeting human traffickers to prosecute firms hiring undocumented workersThe US Department of Justice has heightened priorities for immigration enforcement, urging prosecutors to tackle immigration-related violat...
28 Feb, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
States threaten fines, jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdownRepublican state lawmakers are pushing legislation in over 20 states to enforce stricter penalties on local officials who resist cooperatin...
23 Feb, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Montana lawmakers tighten rules on hiring illegal immigrants: What you need to knowLawmakers in Montana are advancing legislation to impose stricter penalties on businesses that employ illegal immigrants. Montana’s House B...
21 Feb, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Tourists in Indonesia can now face up to 20 years in prison under new visa lawsIndonesia has implemented stricter visa regulations, increasing penalties for immigration violations to up to 20 years in prison. This move...
13 Oct, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
Georgia lawmakers approve tougher rules on immigration after student's killingGeorgia lawmakers enacted stricter immigration laws following Laken Riley's murder, requiring local agencies to verify immigration status a...
29 Mar, 2024, 11.10 AM IST
- All students, workers going overseas to be registered
As a fallout of racial attacks on Indians in Australia, the government plans to plug loopholes in legislation to bring under its ambit all ...
10 Jul, 2009, 08.33 AM IST
All students, workers going overseas to be registeredAs a fallout of racial attacks on Indians in Australia, government plans to plug loopholes in legislation to bring under its ambit all immi...
09 Jul, 2009, 10.55 PM IST