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US IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES 2026
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugeesIreland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need h...
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under WarshThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' update...
Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World CupThe US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supre...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
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...
Canada eases work permit rules for provincial nominee applicants awaiting permanent residencyCanada has implemented temporary measures allowing certain Provincial Nominee Program applicants and their spouses to obtain work permits s...
'If you import people from Third World Countries...': Trump reiterates stance on immigrationPresident Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the US. ...
Portugal golden visa demand slows after citizenship wait period doublesPortugal's golden visa program has seen a decline in investor interest following a government decision to double the citizenship waiting pe...
Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyoneAustralia's Socceroos are highlighting their immigrant players before the World Cup. This message of inclusion comes as anti-immigrant feel...
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
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...
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...
Indian immigrants founded more US unicorns than any other nationality: ReportIndian-born entrepreneurs lead in founding US billion-dollar startups. They have established 96 unicorns. Immigrants overall founded 59% of...