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US ends automatic work permit extensions, thousands of Indian workers hit

US Work Permit News: The US has ended automatic work permit extensions for migrant workers from October 30, 2025, affecting thousands, including Indian employees

H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to stop using H-1B visas, accusing them of replacing qualified American graduates with foreign workers

Visa fraud: How an Indian-origin man duped New Zealand's immigration system

Indian-origin man in New Zealand jailed to home detention for charging up to $30,000 in a visa fraud scheme using fake jobs and wage records

Canada Express Entry: 1,000 immigrants get permanent residency invitations

Canada invites 1,000 skilled workers already employed in the country to apply for permanent residency, with a minimum CRS score of 533 in its latest CEC-focused Express Entry draw

From Germany to Spain, top 10 European study abroad destinations in 2026

As visa hurdles rise in Canada and the US, a new report finds Europe could see 5% yearly growth in international enrolments through 2030

US refuses tourist visa to man with high-paying job, property, family ties

A US-based safety manager says his US tourist visa was denied despite strong family and financial ties, sparking debate online about unpredictable B2 refusals

H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees

USCIS has stopped taking cheques and money orders. Immigration applicants must now pay filing fees by US bank account debit or credit card, using new forms

Australia rolls out confidential support for immigrants with expired visas

Australia launches confidential online booking tool to help people with expired visas resolve their immigration status voluntarily and without enforcement pressure

H-1B visa: US tech grads lose jobs to cheaper foreign workers, says CEO

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws support from Skillstorm CEO, who says US tech graduates are losing jobs to cheaper foreign workers

Schengen visa rejection: Why an Indian couple's Norway trip is now in limbo

Indian man's Norway trip plan hit a roadblock after his Schengen visa was denied over doubts he would return home despite full paperwork and family invitation

Visa on arrival or e-visa: What really works best for Indian travellers

Indian travellers have more visa-on-arrival and e-visa options than ever, but recent cases show why checking rules in advance is essential for a smooth trip

Canada Express Entry: 302 foreigners invited under provincial nominee draw

Canada's latest Express Entry draw issued 302 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 761 as competition remains tight in 2025

H-1B visa fee: From students to skilled workers, full list of who is exempt

USCIS clarifies that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only apply to new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, mostly affecting workers outside the United States

H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor

US entrepreneur James Fishback says American tech firms should stop hiring skilled workers from India and rely on domestic talent instead

US to photograph green card, visa holders entering and leaving from Dec

The US will photograph all non-citizens entering and leaving the country from December 2025, expanding facial recognition checks to green card holders and children

Now, OCI cardholders can file e-Arrival cards online 72 hrs before landing

OCI cardholders can now submit e-Arrival cards online before travel, as India rolls out new rules while also tightening conditions for keeping OCI status

'H-1B visa system spammed with fraud': White House backs Trump's fee hike

The White House has defended Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike, calling it a move to protect American workers as lawsuits challenge its legality

Best senior citizen FDs in October: 12 banks offer up to 8.15% interest

Senior citizens earn the highest FD returns from small finance banks, with rates up to 8.15%, while new TDS limits apply from Budget 2025

UK raises fast-track visa and sponsor application fees by up to 75%

UK Fast Track Visa Fee: UK raises expedited immigration service fees by up to 75%, affecting corporate sponsors and universities from October 21

Trump's H-1B visa curbs may lure tech talent to China, warns US lawmaker

China's new K visa could attract global tech talent as Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee and tighter student visa rules risk pushing innovators away from the US