Immigration News

After meeting with President Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott demanded an $11 billion reimbursement for border security expenditures, highlighting the state’s investment in a border wall, military facilities, and a massive fentanyl seizure of over 600 million doses. Meanwhile, Mexico deployed 10,000 troops along its northern frontier amid tariff threats from Trump. Mexican National Guard and Army units bolstered security near Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and Tijuana, removing contraband equipment and reinforcing patrols. In exchange for delaying tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised a crackdown on fentanyl smuggling, while the U.S. vowed to combat gun trafficking fueling cartel violence actively.

Trump pushes border crackdown at House Republican retreat as he caps first week in office

President Donald Trump regaled House Republicans on Monday with a rhetorical highlight reel from his first week in office, and he urged them to support his immigration crackdown and border security proposals. “We have no apologies and we’re moving very fast," Trump said. He said that “I really focus on the border more than anything else," downplaying the importance of inflation, an issue that fueled his candidacy last year but one that he has less control over as president. Speaking at House Republicans' annual policy retreat, Trump made clear his political ambitions as he rallied lawmakers to advance their conservative agenda. The conference is being held at Trump National Doral Miami, a posh resort with four golf courses owned by the billionaire president. Although Republicans are euphoric over election victories that have given them total control in Washington, they're also facing difficult negotiations in the coming weeks and months.

U.S. military reinforces barrier with Mexico amidst Trump immigration crackdown

The U.S. military released footage of Marines fortifying the barrier on the border with Mexico, as the Trump administration took steps to curb illegal immigration. The footage showed U.S. Marines reinforcing the border fence on Saturday (January 25) with metal beams and barbed wire.

Now the joke is you cannot become a CEO in America if you are not Indian: US Ambassador Garcetti

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Garcetti said, "The successes have happened, more than 1 in 10 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies now are Indian immigrants who studied in the US.."

Cities that started charging a daily tourist tax in 2024 & more travel news

Plus, airline food, crying children on planes, most punctual airport, new airline routes, best airport for business travellers, an airport that deploys therapy dogs to help passengers deal with the stress of flying, and more travel news from around the world.

Immigration news: New rules for Kuwait visas

Kuwait has introduced new conditions for the issuance of family, commercial, and tourist visit visas.

New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa applications are now online

You can now apply for New Zealand’s Permanent Resident Visa applications online. Check you meet the eligibility for New Zealand PR Visa before you apply.

Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test for Canada migration

PTE Core, a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique characteristics of PTE Academic, was created to meet Canada’s specific economic migration needs and the IRCC’s language proficiency requirements.

Australia’s visa approval rate for students hits a record low

Australia’s visa approval rate has dropped drastically. Last year, it fell to 82 per cent. A raft of new regulations in relation to student visas was introduced by the government late last year.

Immigration Series: All about studying in France, right to work & where to find jobs

With French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France is ready to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, let’s look at international students’ right to work and the best way to find jobs while studying in France.

Immigration News: Cardiff (UK), Portugal’s Lisbon & Braga are Europe’s best cities for immigrants; 62,410 international students get Canadian PR in 2023

More: Denmark proposes change to permanent residence permit; New Zealand witnessed unprecedented demand for visitor visas in 2023.

Canada to cut international student intake by 35%

Canada is capping international student intake for two years; for 2024, the cap will result in a decrease of 35 percent in approved study permits. New eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program have also been announced.

Australia halting 'Golden Visa' program to have minimal impact on Indians, say experts

The visa program had substantial benefits which included permission to carry out investment activity in Australia, stay for up to 5 years, bring eligible members of the family and apply for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment visa.

Immigration Series: All About Finland’s Start-up Residence Permit

Non-EU entrepreneurs can apply for the Finnish Startup Permit that is issued for a maximum of two years and can be renewed.

Immigration Series: All About Malta’s Specialist Employee Initiative

Malta’s Specialist Employee Initiative, which fast tracks applications of skilled foreign workers, is in force now.

Immigration Series: All about Germany’s Triple Win programme for nurses

Germany’s Triple Win programme aims to recruit nurses from foreign countries, specially Kerala (India) to meet the country’s critical shortage of nursing staff.

Immigration Series: All about New Zealand’s Parent Resident Visa

The New Zealand resident must earn enough money and agree to sponsor their parents.

Year Ender 2023: 10 major immigration news events and decisions in 2023

From easing of German citizenship laws to UK’s no-dependant policy for international students and the end of several Golden Visa programs, 2023 has been a year of major immigration policy changes.