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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

Latest Updates on Immigration

Green card holders: US rule change may scare families off public benefits

Trump administration plans to scrap detailed guidance, giving officers wider discretion and raising fears that families may avoid benefits they are entitled to

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

EU's Legal Gateway in India: Faster, easier routes for students, workers

The EU office will act as a single access point for Indians exploring authorised study and work routes across EU member states

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Texas halts H-1B hiring at public universities, Florida plans similar move

Order bars new H-1B sponsorships at state agencies and public colleges till May 2027, citing jobs for Texans first

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

US sees sharp slowdown in population growth due to less immigration

The US population increased just 1.8 million, or 0.5 per cent, in the year through July 1, 2025 to nearly 342 million people, slowest pace of growth since 2021

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Canada Working Holiday visa: Over 10,000 ITAs issued in first 2026 round

More than 35,000 Working Holiday spots remain open after Canada's first IEC 2026 draw, with the UK, Korea and Australia leading invitations

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

EU to launch Legal Gateway Office in India for students and jobseekers

New office will guide Indian workers, students and researchers on authorised EU pathways as mobility framework aligns with FTA talks

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

UK immigration rift: Why Conservatives are defecting to right-wing parties

Former UK home secretary Suella Braverman quits the Conservatives for Reform UK, accusing the party of failing to control immigration

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: NRIs seek return to simpler 182-day tax residency rule

Bombay Chambers says graded residency norms introduced in 2020 have made tax status harder to assess for visiting NRIs and PIOs

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

50,000 green cards may be freed by US visa pause: How Indians may benefit

Unused family-based visas from 75 countries could spill into jobs categories, though per-country caps may blunt the impact for Indians

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

US immigration agents can enter homes without a warrant: ICE memo explained

US immigration raids: An internal ICE document suggests officers may force entry into homes, unsettling years of legal advice as US immigration arrests rise

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

No H-1B visa slots for Indians in 2026 as US 'not in a hurry to give visas'

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

New Zealand clears 1 million visas in 2025, cuts student and work waits

More than one million visas were decided in 2025 as processing times fell across visitor, student and work categories, according to Immigration New Zealand

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Canada invites 6000 foreigners in Express Entry draw for PR, cut-off at 509

Latest Express Entry round marks the second Canadian Experience Class draw and the fourth selection held by IRCC so far in 2026

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

H-1B visa checks: Social media fuels fears of USCIS site visits in Houston

Social media alerts warn of possible unannounced H-1B inspections in Houston. What USCIS-FDNS visits involve, and how employers are advised to prepare

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Florida may freeze new H-1B hiring at public universities for a year

The proposed pause would bar Florida's public universities from hiring new H-1B workers until early 2027, while leaving existing visa holders unaffected

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Canada Express Entry backlog hits 1 million, highest in three years

Canada's immigration department is again struggling with delays, with Express Entry files making up a growing share of applications stuck beyond service standards

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

US launches Fifa Pass to fast-track visas for football fans: How it works

FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa: Confirmed World Cup ticket holders can access priority US visa interview slots under a new Fifa Pass scheme

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Texas cities may be named Delhi, Kolkata: Republican targets Indians in US

A Republican candidate in Texas has drawn criticism after using anti-Indian language and attacking the H-1B visa programme while outlining his immigration agenda

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Beyond student visas: UK bets big on India in new education strategy

Britain's updated education strategy shifts focus from student numbers to overseas campuses and partnerships, with India named a priority market

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

New US visa-bond list out: Who pays up to $15,000 from today and why

The US State Department has widened its visa-bond pilot for B1 and B2 visas. Here's who is affected, how much it costs, and how refunds work

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 5:08 PM IST