Immigrants: News
01 Feb 2024
H-1B VisaUS announces fee hike for H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 visas
The United States government announced a significant increase in fees for various non-immigrant visas, including H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, which are popular among Indians seeking to immigrate to the US.
23 Nov 2023
NetherlandsEverything you should know about next Dutch PM Geert Wilders
Geert Wilders, leader of the Netherlands' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), is set to secure a remarkable victory in the Dutch elections.
08 Mar 2023
United KingdomUK announces 'illegal migration bill'; PM Rishi Sunak warns migrants
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced bringing a strict and controversial law the "Illegal Migration Bill" against illegal migrants coming from different countries. It will likely block them from seeking asylum or citizenship.
29 Oct 2022
CanadaImmigrants constitute quarter of Canada's population; largest proportion from India
As per Statistics Canada's latest census data, Indians constitute a major portion of the immigrant population in Canada.
26 Aug 2022
TexasUS: Woman arrested for hurling racial slurs, assaulting Indian women
A woman was arrested for assaulting and racially abusing four Indian women in Dallas, Texas in the United States (US) on Wednesday.
07 Aug 2022
Canada#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Canada searching for immigrants to fill 10L vacancies
More than 10 lakh jobs are currently available in Canada.
07 Jul 2021
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Six Pakistani migrants granted Indian citizenship
Six Pakistani migrants, living in Madhya Pradesh for decades, have been granted Indian citizenship on Wednesday under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), officials said.
18 Oct 2019
MexicoMexico deports over 300 Indians after US pressure on immigration
In an unprecedented move, Mexico deported over 300 Indians to Delhi via a Boeing 747-400 charter.
13 Aug 2019
Donald TrumpPoor people can't legally immigrate to Trump's America anymore
In what could cut legal immigration to the United States by half, the Trump administration said yesterday that those seeking public benefits could be denied green cards.
05 Feb 2019
Ministry Of External AffairsIndian 'students', who enrolled in fake US university, return home
Days after the United States Homeland Security busted a 'pay-to-stay' scam and detained nearly 129 Indian students, several others who also enrolled in the fake university are returning home, reports HT.
31 Jan 2019
New JerseyUS college scam: Hundreds of Indian students face deportation, jail
Hundreds of Indian students studying in the US could face deportation or even jail, after the arrest of eight men - all Indian or of Indian-origin - who had enrolled them in a fake university run by US undercover agents.
08 Jan 2019
MigrantsUK visa costs increase significantly for Indians, non-EU migrants
The overall cost for a UK visa for Indians as well as non-EU citizens will increase from Tuesday after plans to increase the immigration health surcharge (IHS) were approved.
01 Dec 2018
United States of AmericaUS: Since 2014, over 20,000 Indians have sought political asylum
More than 20,000 Indians, mostly men, have sought asylum in the US since 2014, according to the latest figures.
09 Nov 2018
H-1B VisaDramatic increase in number of H-1B visas being held up?
Claiming there has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies has alleged that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is acting outside of its own regulations.
13 Oct 2018
WorldUK visa cost to increase significantly for Indians, non-EU immigrants
With plans in place to raise the immigration health surcharge (IHS) that is payable when students, professionals, and family members apply for a UK visa, the overall cost for a UK visa is set to go up for Indians as well as non-EU immigrants.
13 Aug 2018
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)14 immigration, 46 e-visa counters added in Delhi airport
Those who are flying out of Delhi are set to face less hassle at the airport.
16 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpIllegal Indian-immigrants being treated like criminals in US-jail: Advocacy groups
Fifty-two illegal Indian immigrants, mostly Sikhs, seeking asylum in the US are being treated like criminals with their turbans taken away in a federal prison in Oregon after getting caught up in Trump administration's controversial "zero-tolerance" policy, said legal advocacy groups.
20 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpTrump defends 'zero-tolerance-policy' towards immigration, urges Congress to change laws
US President Donald Trump defended his administration's "zero-tolerance" policy towards immigration, blaming the opposition Democrats for the current mess.
16 Jun 2018
White HouseAt least 2,000 children separated from families at US-Mexico border
At least 2,000 children have been separated from their families or guardians who illegally crossed the US-Mexico border, since a policy allowing the same came into effect.
15 Jun 2018
H-1B VisaIndian-American youths offer to fund Trump's wall for green cards
Hundreds of Indian-origin teenagers and young adults rallied in front of Capitol Hill to protest against more attention being given to illegal immigrants.
31 May 2018
IndiaThe most common types of US visas for Indians
The US is one of the world's most visited countries and anyone wishing to enter it must first obtain a visa.
26 Apr 2018
New ZealandNew Zealand opens doors for immigrants with sex work skills
New Zealand (NZ), which became the first country in the world to legalize prostitution 15 years ago, has gone a step further.
23 Mar 2018
AustraliaAustralia scraps 457 visa program, popular with Indians
In a crackdown on foreign workforce, Australia has scrapped its popular employer-sponsored 457 visa program, widely used by Indians.
01 Mar 2018
CanadaHorrified by H-1B restrictions, Indian techies find home in Canada
With the Trump government further tightening the noose around getting H-1B visas, Indians are losing hope in the American dream. Disillusioned, they are turning to Canada in large numbers, in search for a new home, a new dream.
04 Feb 2018
Donald TrumpIndian-Americans support Trump's merit-based immigration plan at White House rally
In a rare pro-Trump rally, hundreds of skilled Indian workers and their families gathered outside the White House in Washington on Saturday to support the American President's plan for a merit-based immigration system.
19 Jan 2018
IndiaReport: Huge spike in Indian immigrants wanting US citizenship
A study by the Pew Research Centre has found that India and Ecuador registered the highest spikes in immigrants wanting to become US citizens between 2005-2015.
12 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpWhy take people from 'shithole' countries?: Trump discusses immigrants
It's no secret that US President Donald Trump is not a fan of immigrants, but his recent comments have shocked several quarters.
11 Jan 2018
H-1B VisaBill for increasing green card allocation introduced in US
US President Donald Trump's policy changes with respect to immigrants have been in news quite a lot.
05 Jan 2018
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia arrests 337,281 illegal immigrants
Saudi Arabia has arrested 337,281 expatriates, living illegally in the gulf nation without residence or work permit.
14 Aug 2017
India'Identify and deport': Centre ups ante against illegal immigrants
The Centre has stepped up against illegal immigration and asked states to identify and deport immigrants.
03 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump backs restrictions on legal-immigration, what it means for India?
US President Donald Trump has now signed a new law which is likely to curb legal immigration and reduce the number of green cards issued in a year.
01 Jul 2017
United States of AmericaTwo Indian-Americans among 38 'Great Immigrants' awardees this time
Two prominent Indian-Americans are among a list of 38 immigrants who will be honored this year for their contributions to the American culture and economy.
01 Jul 2017
IndiaIndians top the list in acquiring foreign citizenship: OECD report
Indians top the list when it comes to acquiring foreign citizenship. In 2015, 1.3 lakh people of Indian origin acquired citizenship of the 35 OECD countries.
03 May 2017
IndiaThousands of illegal Indian immigrants to return from Saudi
Thousands of Indian workers who were living in Saudi Arabia illegally are set to return to India under a government approved amnesty scheme.
24 Apr 2017
IndiaIllegal immigration: 38 Indians detained in UK
As many as 38 Indian nationals, including nine women, were detained by British immigration officials for overstaying their visas or working illegally.
20 Apr 2017
New ZealandNow, New Zealand toughens immigration requirements
In an attempt to limit immigration in the country, the government of New Zealand has decided to toughen visa norms for skilled immigrants.
