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Following a similar rescission in 2017, H-1B extension denial rates climbed to roughly 24 percent, while L-1B denial rates spiked to 35 percent.

Updated : Oct 15, 2026

US work visa overhaul: Proposal to end H-1B deference policy puts lakhs of Indians at risk

Official USCIS data shows that 2.26 lakh H-1B applications for Indian-born beneficiaries were approved for continuing employment in fiscal year 2025, accounting for 77.6% of all petitions in that category.

US announces new visa policy over child abduction cases.

Updated : Oct 14, 2026

US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension: What Indian workers need to know

The move could affect foreign nationals working in the US, including Indian professionals and the spouses of H-1B visa holders who depend on employment authorisation to remain employed

वीज़ा रद्द होने पर भी मिलेगा 6 महीने का ग्रेस पीरियड

Updated : Oct 13, 2026

Planning to bring your family to Dubai? How much salary do Indians need to sponsor dependants

The parent sponsorship threshold is based on requirements listed by Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) for a specific residence permit service

Updated : Oct 11, 2026

US visitor visa delays: These 15 cities have the longest interview wait times in 2026

US Government Accountability Office noted that the number of officers working on non-immigrant visas declined from 1,342 in 2024 to 904 in 2025.

Changing US immigration environment has become an important consideration for Indians planning to work abroad

Updated : Oct 10, 2026

US visa uncertainty: Where can Indian tech professionals find jobs beyond America?

Technology companies across several countries continue to seek professionals with expertise in software development, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital transformation

Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in America to return home

Updated : Oct 9, 2026

‘US no longer wants us’: Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in America to come back amid PERM suspension

The US suspended nine IT firms including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, from a programme to apply for green cards for foreign workers.

Nine US universities, including Harvard under probe for J-1 visa frauds

Updated : Oct 9, 2026

J-1 visa fraud: Trump administration probes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, others

JD Vance said J-1 visa holders account for about 61% of researchers working on federally funded projects at the nine universities, compared with a national average of 38%.

Ontario has introduced a significant change to its provincial immigration scoring system

Updated : Oct 9, 2026

Canada PR: Ontario gives 10 points to workers earning C$80,000 under new immigration pathway

The move could benefit skilled foreign workers, including Indians working in Ontario, by improving their ranking for provincial nomination

New Zealand has changed the way it selects applicants for its Parent Resident Visa

Updated : Oct 8, 2026

New Zealand changes parent resident visa rules: What Indians need to know about new 90:10 EOI rules

Under the new system, approximately 90% of EOIs will be selected according to the date they were submitted, with the earliest EOIs considered first

Indian students seeking to study in New Zealand are facing a significantly tougher visa environment

Updated : Oct 8, 2026

Indian students face tougher New Zealand visa rules as approval rate falls to 49.3%

The trend indicates that Indian student visa approvals have remained considerably below the levels seen among Chinese applicants

US lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking tougher penalties against employers accused of fraud

Updated : Oct 6, 2026

H-1B visa fraud: US bill proposes $250,000 fine, 10-year ban for employers. What it means for Indians?

Under the proposed legislation, the maximum civil penalty for certain willful violations of H-1B requirements would increase from the current $5,000 to $100,000

Applicants from the listed countries who are otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must pay a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000.

Updated : Oct 5, 2026

US imposes up to $20,000 visa bond on 50 countries, India left out

The bond can be paid by the applicant or a third party, such as a friend, family member or business associate.

953 foreign nationals in Japan who previously held business manager visas left the country in the first half of this year.

Updated : Oct 5, 2026

From 5 million yen to 30 million yen: Japan’s business visa hike pushes foreign entrepreneurs to look elsewhere

Officials have said the higher visa fees are necessary because previous figures were too low compared with other countries.

Argentina would be only the second G20 country, after Turkey, to operate such a programme.

Updated : Oct 5, 2026

Argentina’s new ‘golden passport’ scheme offers citizenship for $350,000: Here's what applicants need to know

An Argentine passport allows visa-free access to more than 140 countries, including European Union nations, Russia and China

Australia has introduced a fresh set of student visa integrity measures from October 2, 2026

Updated : Oct 3, 2026

Australia ends 'visa hopping': How new rules affect Indian students from October 2

According to Australia's Department of Education, 687,810 international students were studying in the country in the year-to-date period through June 2026. Indian students accounted for 16%, making India the second-largest source country after China.

United States has updated its visa bond programme, requiring eligible applicants from 50 countries

Updated : Oct 3, 2026

US Visa Bond: Is India safe from $20,000 deposit rule? Check full list of 50 countries

For nationals of countries on the designated list who are otherwise eligible for a visa, a US consular officer can require a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000

US State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office

Updated : Oct 2, 2026

Trump administration revokes 250,000+ US visas; birth tourism, criminal cases under scanner

The department announced the milestone on social media, describing the figure as part of its continuing efforts to scrutinise visa holders after they have been granted entry permission

The fee revisions will affect applications related to asylum, employment authorisation, temporary protected status

Updated : Oct 2, 2026

US visa and immigration fees increase: New USCIS charges effective October 16

The fee revisions will affect applications related to asylum, employment authorisation, temporary protected status (TPS) and immigration parole

EB-1 India advances in October 2026, EB-2 gets new final action date

Updated : Oct 1, 2026

US Visa Bulletin October 2026: EB-1 India moves forward, EB-2 becomes available again

The State Department said dates have advanced across various categories, although some employment-based categories for applicants from countries

Indian students on F-1 visas alert: USCIS will only accept new form versions from September 15

Updated : Oct 1, 2026

US new visa rules effective from today: Which Indian applicants will face expanded social media screening?

Under the US Department of State's September 18 announcement, applicants for I, TN and TD nonimmigrant visas will now be subject to online presence review

Updated : Sep 30, 2026

Want a US Green Card via EB-5? Fees are set to rise sharply from November 30 — check the new costs

Applications will also attract a $75 (approximately ₹7,195) technology fee. Regional-centre investors will additionally be required to pay the programme’s investor integrity fee, according to USCIS.

Visa

US work visa overhaul: Proposal to end H-1B deference policy puts lakhs of Indians at risk

US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension: What Indian workers need to know

Planning to bring your family to Dubai? How much salary do Indians need to sponsor dependants

US visitor visa delays: These 15 cities have the longest interview wait times in 2026

US visa uncertainty: Where can Indian tech professionals find jobs beyond America?

‘US no longer wants us’: Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in America to come back amid PERM suspension

J-1 visa fraud: Trump administration probes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, others

Canada PR: Ontario gives 10 points to workers earning C$80,000 under new immigration pathway

New Zealand changes parent resident visa rules: What Indians need to know about new 90:10 EOI rules

Indian students face tougher New Zealand visa rules as approval rate falls to 49.3%

H-1B visa fraud: US bill proposes $250,000 fine, 10-year ban for employers. What it means for Indians?

US imposes up to $20,000 visa bond on 50 countries, India left out

From 5 million yen to 30 million yen: Japan’s business visa hike pushes foreign entrepreneurs to look elsewhere

Argentina’s new ‘golden passport’ scheme offers citizenship for $350,000: Here's what applicants need to know

Australia ends 'visa hopping': How new rules affect Indian students from October 2

US Visa Bond: Is India safe from $20,000 deposit rule? Check full list of 50 countries

Trump administration revokes 250,000+ US visas; birth tourism, criminal cases under scanner

US visa and immigration fees increase: New USCIS charges effective October 16

US Visa Bulletin October 2026: EB-1 India moves forward, EB-2 becomes available again

US new visa rules effective from today: Which Indian applicants will face expanded social media screening?

Want a US Green Card via EB-5? Fees are set to rise sharply from November 30 — check the new costs

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