Canada has announced its largest immigration overhaul in decades, cutting temporary resident intakes while opening a direct permanent residency pathway for thousands of high-skilled US-based H-1B workers to strengthen its innovation economy.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced sweeping biometric screening rules for all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, beginning December 26, 2025. Experts warn of privacy risks and potential discrimination in the system’s implementation.
In a major relief for thousands of Indian professionals and students in the US, the Trump administration clarified that the steep $100k H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders or international graduates already in the country.
The Trump administration has expanded the long-standing 'good moral character' requirement for US citizenship, introducing tougher scrutiny on immigrants’ behavior, values, and community ties. Officers will now assess not just crimes but also everyday conduct, social contributions, and signs of “anti-Americanism.”
A new policy will use only the Final Action Dates chart to decide when a visa is available, reducing protection time for children of immigrants—especially affecting Indian families stuck in long green card backlogs.
Bipartisan US immigration bill aims to eliminate green card backlog by 2035, offering premium processing, expanded country caps, and residency paths for documented dreamers.