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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

US announces new visa policy over child abduction cases.

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.

Updated : Sep 29, 2026

US visa: Interview wait nears one year in India; each officer handles over 21,000 applications, says report

India, Mexico, China and Brazil identified staffing levels relative to visa demand as one of the factors affecting interview wait times

Updated : Sep 29, 2026

Canada changes work permit rules: Staffing agencies barred from sponsoring foreign workers

The changes, effective September 18, 2026, are aimed at ensuring that the company that actually employs and controls a foreign worker is responsible for meeting the requirements of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Updated : Sep 29, 2026

India launches e-Visa transfer facility for new passports. Who can use the service, online process and more

India’s official electronic visa portal has introduced a new feature for travellers who change passports while their Indian e-Visa remains valid.

Amid stricter norms, top Indian IT firms cut down on H-1B filings

Updated : Sep 29, 2026

H-1B visa registrations plunge 92% as top six Indian IT firms cut down filing: Report

Industry body Nasscom and immigration experts said the sharp fall among Indian IT firms is partly due to increased hiring of local talent in the US, which reduces the need to transfer employees from India.

While institution-specific distributions continue to roll out, initial funding commitments reflect immediate regional focus areas.

Updated : Sep 28, 2026

Immigration alert: Canada targets labour shortages with major postsecondary seat expansion. Key facts

This push follows an earlier allocation of 30,000 seats in May 2026, bringing the Ontario province’s total commitment under the $1.7-billion Priority Growth Fund to over 70,000 postsecondary seats.

Visa

‘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

US visa: Interview wait nears one year in India; each officer handles over 21,000 applications, says report

Canada changes work permit rules: Staffing agencies barred from sponsoring foreign workers

India launches e-Visa transfer facility for new passports. Who can use the service, online process and more

H-1B visa registrations plunge 92% as top six Indian IT firms cut down filing: Report

Immigration alert: Canada targets labour shortages with major postsecondary seat expansion. Key facts

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