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Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration voteSwitzerland is set to vote on a controversial anti-immigration proposal aimed at capping its population below 10 million. The hard-right Sw...
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to revoke his citizen...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courtsDonald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and ...
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
Swiss healthcare united against immigration cap planAt a Swiss nursing home, Marcelle Mivelaz celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by friends, as a team of mostly foreign nurses and caregi...
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
Arunachal govt sets up 4 panels on infiltration, indigenous rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced four high-powered committees. These panels will examine infiltration issues and stre...
UK's Russell Group calls for tougher action on student visa fraudLeading UK universities, the Russell Group, are calling for a focused strategy against student visa fraud. They emphasize that isolated cas...
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
Canada: Ontario closes foreign worker, international student and other streams in major immigration overhaulOntario has closed several immigration pathways under its provincial nominee program. These changes took effect on May 30, 2026. This move ...
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
Vietnam to introduce pre-arrival health declaration requirement from July 1Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track inf...
Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
New Zealand moves family visa applications to enhanced online systemNew Zealand is upgrading its immigration services. From June 1, 2026, family visa applications will move to a new online system. This chang...