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Page 3 - Latest Updates on Immigration

Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump

SOTU 2026: Proposal seeks to stop undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licences amid broader US trucking rule changes

Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

IRS can share US immigrants' tax data: How it may speed up deportations

US appeals court refuses to block tax data sharing as Trump team weighs new bank citizenship checks in wider immigration crackdown

IRS can share US immigrants' tax data: How it may speed up deportations
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained

As Golden Visa routes fade, Indian professionals weigh Spain's Digital Nomad Visa for Schengen access, tax benefits and flexible residency options

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained

Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur

Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US

H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory

From March 2, Japan visa applicants in four Indian cities must schedule appointments in advance as walk-in submissions are discontinued

Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins

France visa for tourists: Planning a France trip? The government has made online visa booking compulsory for all applicants. Here is how the new digital process works

France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders

Indian national Atharva Sathawane sentenced in Florida for role in $6.6 million elder fraud scheme targeting seniors

Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 391 physicians invited for permanent residence

IRCC issues 391 invitations in new physician category aimed at strengthening Canada's healthcare workforce

Canada Express Entry: 391 physicians invited for permanent residence
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Refugees awaiting US green cards face custody review under Trump order

New US DHS memo could require thousands of refugees to return to custody for review, prompting legal warnings and sharp backlash from advocacy groups

Refugees awaiting US green cards face custody review under Trump order
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants

US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Kuwait plans freelance residency permit to curb visa trading: Explained

New residency route aims to curb visa trading and allow skilled foreign professionals to work independently without a traditional sponsor

Kuwait plans freelance residency permit to curb visa trading: Explained
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

UK travel rules change: All physical visas to go digital from Feb 25

Britain's immigration system is going fully digital. Here is what visitors, visa holders and dual nationals must check before travelling in 2026

UK travel rules change: All physical visas to go digital from Feb 25
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

Explained: Is US immigration crackdown slowing job growth? | Trump | US news

A new San Francisco Federal Reserve study suggests the recent slowdown in unauthorised immigration to the United States is coinciding with weaker job growth

Icon YoutubeExplained: Is US immigration crackdown slowing job growth? | Trump | US news
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

New Zealand golden visa attracts American, Chinese investors, shows data

Revamped Active Investor Plus Visa draws strong global demand, with US investors making up nearly 40 per cent of applicants

New Zealand golden visa attracts American, Chinese investors, shows data
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

France to ease visa rules, expand English courses for Indian students

France student visa: Macron says France will streamline visa and sourcing procedures and expand English-taught programmes to attract more Indian students by 2030

France to ease visa rules, expand English courses for Indian students
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab says Canada will actively recruit researchers, health workers, pilots and skilled military recruits for PR

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

US H-2B visa 2026: First allocation cap reached; Indians ineligible

USCIS holds lottery after demand exceeds 18,490 returning worker visas; Indian nationals remain excluded from H-2B programme

US H-2B visa 2026: First allocation cap reached; Indians ineligible
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Thailand grants Indians 60-day visa-free stay, plus 30-day extension

Indian travellers can now stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa, with a further 30-day extension available under new rules

Thailand grants Indians 60-day visa-free stay, plus 30-day extension
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST