Category: Newsletter

EB-1 Green Cards for Indians Paused Until Oct 2025 According to the coordination between the Department of State and the USCIS, the Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) green card category has attained the annual visa allocation for fiscal year 2025. Accordingly, no fresh EB-1 green cards will be issued until the fresh fiscal year embarks on…

E-Visas Surge in Popularity Among Indian Travelers The year 2025 counts electronic visas (e-visa) as 82% of the total from India, instead of 79% in 2024. This shift indicates an increasing preference for quicker, online entry processes among Indian travelers. Top E-Visa Destinations for Indians When it comes to e-visa destinations for Indian nationals, these…

Oman Golden Visa: A Strategic Pathway for Indian Investors Oman set up two investment residency programs to attract foreign investors and entrepreneurs, with a duration of 5 and 10 years each, renewable upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The programs intend to enhance economic diversification across Oman and place it as a competitive investment hub in…

Finland Offers Permanent Residency to Indians: A Pathway to a New Life India is now the biggest sending country for students to the UK, with a high determination of 96% for visa approval. With 44 percent more student visa approvals being recorded in the second quarter of 2025, compared to that of the past, the…

UK Emerges as Top Choice for Indian Students India is now the biggest sending country for students to the UK, with a high determination of 96% for visa approval. With 44 percent more student visa approvals being recorded in the second quarter of 2025, compared to that of the past, the UK now stands as…

Golden Visas for Indians: Navigating Changing Rules and Global Uncertainty For a very long period, golden visas have been among the cardinal privileges sought after by rich Indian families, as they provide flexibility and a sense of security. Yet, with a change in the global policy landscape, these are undergoing a fresh scrutiny. The U.S.…

New Advertising Rules for Employers Seeking Labour Market Impact Assessments Employers seeking Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) by prospective employees in Canada have recently been slapped with new advertising requirements by the government. The idea has been to ensure fair hiring practices and allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents positive consideration for job opportunities. What…

How IRCC’s Processing Times Have Changed Since Mid-July According to the IRCC, since the middle of July 2025, increased backlogs in processing have been witnessed. There were over 2.2 million active applications as of July 31, of which over 900,000 exceeded normal service standards, a rise from 843,000 applications in June. Permanent Residence Trends Minor…

Immigration Fraud Alert: Chandigarh Case Highlights Rising Risks Hence, the recent case from Chandigarh has again popularized the dangers of fraudulent immigration practices. A man was defrauded of ₹32.37 lakh by an unregistered firm that assured him of a job abroad. The frauds came to light when the victim realized that no genuine process had…

U.S. Halts EB-1 and EB-2 Green Cards Until October 2025: What It Means for Indian Applicants Another sudden shift has occurred in the already highly volatile U.S. immigration arena. Following the suspension of the EB-2 employment-based green card, the U.S. government has now confirmed that the EB-1 category will also stay suspended until September 30,…