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700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challenging

Some 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), show data from the agency. A May 22 memo announcing the policy did not specify whether it would apply only to new applications or also have retrospective effect.

The Economic Times

Hundreds of ICE detainees in New Jersey on hunger strike over ‘unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional’ conditions

Strikes in several ICE detention centers follow growing scrutiny into conditions at prison-like facilities

The Independent UK

‘Original intent of the law’: Trump claimed his war was on illegal immigrants – he has now ordered legal applicants to return home

“He’s telling them to leave America”

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Green card? H-1Bs must prove worthy of ‘status adjustment’

In a significant policy update, the US government has categorized green card adjustments as a scarce discretionary privilege, a decision that may force many Indian H-1B visa holders to pursue their applications outside the country. Immigration attorneys foresee a rise in legal battles, warning that this could jeopardize the residency…

The Times of India

Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alive

President Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies require many temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from abroad, increasing delays and uncertainty. These measures aim to enhance national security and protect American jobs, but critics warn of negative…

The Economic Times

New Zealand to widen English rule for work visa applicants

New Zealand is tightening English language rules for mid-skilled jobs under its work visa program starting next month. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford stated that this move, affecting skill level 3 roles, aims to ensure workers understand their rights and integrate better. The baseline IELTS 4.0 requirement remains, preparing individuals for…

The Economic Times

New Zealand expands golden visa rules to include charity donations

New Zealand's golden visa program will now allow wealthy migrants to count charitable donations towards its NZ$5 million investment requirement from June 1. This change, announced by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford, aims to facilitate direct contributions to social and environmental projects. The program continues to attract significant investment, with over…

The Economic Times

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'Not fond of Indians': Taiwan candidate Lee Hung-Yi's billboard banning turbaned man, upside-down Indian flag sparks concern

Taiwan anti-India billboard: A political candidate in Taiwan Lee Hung-Yi has ignited a social media firestorm with a billboard opposing Indian immigration and the flag. The controversial advertisement features a turbaned man and a 'no entry' sign. Indian residents in Taiwan have expressed feeling uncomfortable and offended by the display.

The Economic Times

NZ tightens English standards for visa applicants

Being able to communicate in ⁠"basic, everyday English" ensures workers engage effectively at their job and in the community, NZ's immigration minister says.

AAP

Morning Mail: Immigration detention security failures revealed; alarm over ‘prediction market’ bets; Spurs secure survival

Prison multinational ‘putting staff and detainees at risk’; fears of new wave of gambling harm

The Guardian - AU

India is a ‘country of countries’ – NZ business needs a regional strategy to make the trade deal work

The recently signed free trade agreement between New Zealand and India has so far been discussed and debated in very broad terms: the size of the Indian market, opportunities for exporters, implications for immigration.

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H1-B relief? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave US for Green Card process

Thousands of H1-B visa holders in US may no longer be automatically required to leave the country while applying for permanent residency, after US immigration authorities issued a clarification on a controversial new policy introduced by the Trump administration.

The Times of India

What to know about Trump’s new green card policy that forces applicants to leave the US

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The Independent UK

Trump intensifies attack on citizenship

Green card applicants face increased scrutiny as Trump again targets birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment

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The Guardian - AU

The home affairs minister, the private prison contractor and the secret meeting

Exclusive: ICE-linked private prison operator blamed for catastrophic security failures in Australia’s immigration detention network

The Economic Times

India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relations

India and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are committed to boosting cooperation in defense and technology. The US views India as a vital strategic partner. This engagement signals a renewed focus on mutual interests and global stability.

The Economic Times

'There could be bumps': Rubio responds to India's concerns over Trump immigration changes

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Jaishankar expressed India's concerns regarding US visa and immigration policy changes. He stated that legal mobility should not be negatively affected. Rubio acknowledged transition challenges but assured an efficient system. The discussions also covered trade and tariff…

The Times of India

Indian man Parminderpal Singh arrested by ICE in Los Angeles over criminal record, may face deportation

An Indian man with a long criminal record has been arrested by US immigration authorities in Los Angeles and could now face deportation proceedings, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Human cages and overflowing toilets at $1m a day: the brutal legacy of Ron DeSantis’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ jail

Florida’s hard-right governor is trying to distance himself from the notorious detention center as public opinion sours

Salon

This US citizen was detained 3 times

“I just want to live in peace,” says Leonardo Garcia Venegas

The National (Scotland)

Kenmure Street documentary 'reawakening' fight against anti-immigration rhetoric

AN AWARD-WINNING documentary about how a Glasgow community came together to resist a Home Office immigration raid has “reawakened” people’s…

International Business Times UK

Green Card Process Tightened by Washington Leaves 1.2 Million Families Stranded in EB‑2 Backlog

How the tightening of the US green card process and the green card backlog are affecting more than 1.2 million families, with the US visa bulletin 2026 extending years‑long waits for the EB‑2 backlog.

The Times of India

Becoming a permanent resident in the US: List of top 10 countries that obtain maximum Green Cards

The new Green Card rule announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has led to major confusion and anxiety among Green Card applicants, as the new rule says one may not be allowed to stay in the US before they receive their permanent residence. They have to go back…

The Economic Times

‘Self-respect’, ‘hurts competitiveness in AI’: Sridhar Vembu, Andrew Ng sound alarm over new US Green Card rules

New US green card rules are drawing sharp criticism. Tech leaders and Indian entrepreneurs warn of impacts on innovation and families. The policy requires many to apply from abroad. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends the changes, calling them global and not India-specific. He cites a need to streamline…

The Times of India

Canada’s new immigration policy could let foreign criminals delay deportation — What we know

Foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes in Canada could now delay deportation proceedings under revised immigration tribunal guidelines set to come into force next month.

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