Latest Updates on Immigration

Green card holders: You can be fined or arrested for not carrying ID

Under Trump's renewed enforcement drive, lawful permanent residents are facing fines for not carrying their green cards - a rule dormant for decades

Why US wants to deport Indian man freed after wrongful 43 years in jail

Freed after 43 years in a wrongful murder conviction, Indian-origin man Subu Vedam now faces deportation under a decades-old US immigration order

UK visa applicants face tougher English tests, 3% higher fund rules

UK tightens visa rules with tougher English tests, higher funds, shorter post-study stays and higher employer charges, impacting Indian students and workers

Henley Passport Index: India's rank slips to 85th as China climbs to 64th

India's passport has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries - down from 59 earlier this year

Trump-effect: US slips from top 10 in Henley Passport Index after 20 years

Henley Passport Index Updates: For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has slipped out of the world's top 10, with Singapore, South Korea and Japan leading the 2025 ranking

Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps

A student's SEVIS record was terminated after an H-1B withdrawal delay, raising concerns about status loss and the need for swift USCIS confirmation

US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes

A Reddit user claimed his US visa was first approved and then suddenly rejected at the New Delhi embassy, sparking online debate over possible system or documentation errors

Canada PR: Cash-paid jobs face rejection as IRCC tightens scrutiny

IRCC has started rejecting permanent residency applications where salaries were paid in cash, raising questions about fairness and documentation standards

H-1B visa: From stricter job rules to $100,000 fee, list of planned changes

H-1B Visa Changes: Trump administration proposes sweeping H-1B visa reforms with a $100,000 fee, stricter job definitions, and a wage-based lottery system

Planning a Europe trip? New Schengen biometric entry rule now in effect

Europe New travel rules 2025: From October 12, non-EU travellers to Europe must register biometrics under the new Entry/Exit System replacing passport stamps by April 2026

Philippines bets on visa-free entry, direct flights to woo Indian tourists

The Philippines is banking on visa-free travel and new direct flights from India to boost arrivals and deepen tourism links across South-East Asia

France woos Indian students with affordable courses, 2-yr post-study visas

As the US and Europe tighten visa rules, France invites more Indian students with affordable education, English courses, and post-study visas

How Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals in US

The Trump administration announced the fee on September 19, arguing that employers were replacing American workers with cheaper talent from overseas

US sees 20% fall in foreign student arrivals in August, 45% drop from India

International student arrivals to the United States fell by 19% in August 2025, with the steepest decline from India, as visa delays and new travel bans under Trump disrupted university enrolment

Canada: 47,000 foreign students 'missing', Indians top the list, says IRCC

Canada's immigration agency has revealed that over 47,000 foreign students may be staying in the country illegally, with India among the top nations flagged for visa non-compliance

France sees 17% rise in Indian students, nears 2030 target of 30,000

France has recorded a 17% rise in Indian student enrolments for 2024-25, bringing it closer to its goal of hosting 30,000 Indian students by 2030, the Embassy of France said