A growing number of highly skilled Indian professionals working in the United States under the H-1B visa program are reportedly reconsidering their long-term future in the country due to persistent green card processing delays. Immigration experts say that extended waiting periods—often stretching well beyond a decade—are prompting many workers and their families to explore alternative...
The Union government has clarified that there has been no change in passport-related regulations and reiterated that a passport should not be considered a definitive document establishing citizenship. The clarification comes amid growing public debate and political discussion over the role of passports in determining an individual’s citizenship status. Officials emphasized that passports are primarily...
In a significant legal setback for efforts to impose stricter financial barriers on foreign workers, a United States federal court has struck down a proposed $100,000 fee linked to H-1B visa applications. The ruling is expected to provide substantial relief to thousands of skilled professionals, particularly from India, who rely on the H-1B program to...
In a significant move to strengthen immigration oversight, the Canadian government has initiated a pilot programmed aimed at tracking the departure of temporary residents whose visas have expired. The initiative marks the country’s first structured attempt to implement a comprehensive entry-exit monitoring system and is expected to enhance transparency and accountability within its immigration framework....