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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

Updated On: Nov 12 2025 | 6:36 PM IST

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: Nov 12 2025 | 3:51 PM IST

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: Nov 12 2025 | 7:49 AM IST

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: Nov 11 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

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H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained

As Golden Visa routes fade, Indian professionals weigh Spain's Digital Nomad Visa for Schengen access, tax benefits and flexible residency options

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained

Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur

Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory

From March 2, Japan visa applicants in four Indian cities must schedule appointments in advance as walk-in submissions are discontinued

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins

France visa for tourists: Planning a France trip? The government has made online visa booking compulsory for all applicants. Here is how the new digital process works

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders

Indian national Atharva Sathawane sentenced in Florida for role in $6.6 million elder fraud scheme targeting seniors

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 391 physicians invited for permanent residence

IRCC issues 391 invitations in new physician category aimed at strengthening Canada's healthcare workforce

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Refugees awaiting US green cards face custody review under Trump order

New US DHS memo could require thousands of refugees to return to custody for review, prompting legal warnings and sharp backlash from advocacy groups

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants

US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Kuwait plans freelance residency permit to curb visa trading: Explained

New residency route aims to curb visa trading and allow skilled foreign professionals to work independently without a traditional sponsor

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

UK travel rules change: All physical visas to go digital from Feb 25

Britain's immigration system is going fully digital. Here is what visitors, visa holders and dual nationals must check before travelling in 2026

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

Explained: Is US immigration crackdown slowing job growth? | Trump | US news

A new San Francisco Federal Reserve study suggests the recent slowdown in unauthorised immigration to the United States is coinciding with weaker job growth

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 6:18 PM IST
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New Zealand golden visa attracts American, Chinese investors, shows data

Revamped Active Investor Plus Visa draws strong global demand, with US investors making up nearly 40 per cent of applicants

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

France to ease visa rules, expand English courses for Indian students

France student visa: Macron says France will streamline visa and sourcing procedures and expand English-taught programmes to attract more Indian students by 2030

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab says Canada will actively recruit researchers, health workers, pilots and skilled military recruits for PR

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

US H-2B visa 2026: First allocation cap reached; Indians ineligible

USCIS holds lottery after demand exceeds 18,490 returning worker visas; Indian nationals remain excluded from H-2B programme

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Thailand grants Indians 60-day visa-free stay, plus 30-day extension

Indian travellers can now stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa, with a further 30-day extension available under new rules

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Immigration crackdown linked to 88% fall in US job growth vs 2024: Report

US job growth 2025 vs 2024: A San Francisco Fed report finds slower unauthorised immigration is coinciding with weaker construction and manufacturing job growth in the US

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

UK study plans on the cards? Expert explains jobs, visas and prospects

As UK student interest dips, Glasgow's Deputy Vice-Chancellor outlines hiring trends, Graduate visa timelines and what Indian students must do differently

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 5:13 PM IST