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Immigration
Immigration
Welcome to Immigration with BS – your go-to source for global news on visas, passports, travel, and immigration. Whether you're exploring jobs abroad, planning to study overseas, applying for an investment visa, or just travelling for leisure, we bring you the latest updates and insights to help individuals and organisations make informed choices.
Canada Express Entry: 714 foreigners invited for permanent residency
Canada held its first Express Entry draw of November 2025, inviting 714 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a CRS cutoff of 738, marking the largest such draw since April
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Trump's new rule may end OPT for foreign students: What US govt papers show
A forthcoming Trump administration rule could end or severely restrict the OPT, impacting thousands of international students and raising concerns among educators and economists
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 3:51 PM IST "Immigration")
China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?
China K Visa: As the US raises barriers for foreign professionals, Beijing unveils a new K visa offering longer stays, easier entry, and freedom to work or study in science and technology sectors
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 7:49 AM IST "Immigration")
US visa rejection leaves Indian medical student puzzled: What went wrong?
An Indian medical student's B1/B2 visa was refused at the US Consulate in Kolkata despite being chosen for a four-week observership
Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 4:15 PM IST "Immigration")
Latest Updates on Immigration
Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas
Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The defendants are Jitendrakumar Patel, 39; Maheshkumar Patel, 36; Sanjaykumar Patel, 45; Dipikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after unlawfully residing in Massachusetts; Rameshbhai Patel, 52; Amitabahen Patel, 43; Ronakkumar Patel, 28; Sangitaben Patel, 36; Minkesh Patel, 42 and Sonal Patel, 42. All 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions. Rameshbhai Patel and ...
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US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced
US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump
 "US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced")
Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1
Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans
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H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas
USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring
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Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report
Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations
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Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns
Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status
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US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted
As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation
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Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store
A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition
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US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil
Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations
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Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained
Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement
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UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay
Planning to study, work or travel to the UK? From April 8, visa and immigration fees have increased across most categories, including for Indian applicants
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Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider
Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US
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20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers
early 20 Indian workers died daily abroad between 2021 and 2025, with Gulf nations reporting most fatalities and complaints rising sharply
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H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor
Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate
Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026
Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia
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New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do
New Zealand open visa: Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound
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H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer
A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay
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Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians
OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026
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H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert
Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options
US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?
As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles
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