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US Visa Bulletin: A Guide to Green Card Dates and Categories

US Visa Bulletin guide: priority dates, filing charts, retrogression,n and key points for Indian applicants waiting for Green Card

US Immigration Delays Worsen as USCIS Backlog Hits 11.3M

USCIS backlog reaches 11.3 million as processing slows, wait times rise and denial rates climb for US immigration applicants.

VFS Global CEO: Global Mobility to Stay Strong Amid Shocks

VFS Global says mobility will remain resilient despite geopolitical shocks, with India, A,I and technology shaping future growth.

Canada Citizenship Certificate Wait Hits 25 Months in August

Canada citizenship certificate wait reaches 25 months, with the IRCC backlog at 121,800 amid a surge in citizenship applications.

Canada Offers Open Work Permits to 2,700 Manitoba Workers

Canada will offer open work permits to 2,700 Manitoba foreign workers, helping eligible MPNP candidates avoid losing work status.

US Moves Toward Mandatory Online Green Card Filing Rules

USCIS is shifting immigration filings online, with green card, citizenship, and asylum applications moving toward e-filing rules.

New Zealand Parent Visa Rules Change From October: 90% Queue

New Zealand will select 90% of Parent Resident Visa EOIs by queue and 10% by ballot from October 5, 2026, under a hybrid system.

Canada Deportation Surge: 3,323 Indians Removed in 2026

Canada removed 3,323 Indian nationals in the first half of 2026, making India the top nationality in Canada's deportation data.

Indian Consulate in Dubai Clears Tatkal Passport Backlog

Indian Consulate in Dubai speeds up Tatkal passport processing to clear pending applications before Independence Day celebrations.

USCIS Tightens Rules on Incomplete Immigration Requests

USCIS now allows officers to deny incomplete immigration requests, making complete and accurate filings more important than ever.

US Citizenship Exam Changes Could Reshape Naturalization Under New Plan

US citizenship exam changes may be coming under Trump's new DHS plan, adding education standards and third-party testing rules.

Canadian Citizenship by Descent: What Bill C‑3 Changed in 2026

Bill C‑3 expands Canadian citizenship by descent to every generation. Learn the new document rules and 1,095‑day connection test.