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Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims

Canada warns asylum seekers it's no shortcut to immigration as border arrests rise and international student claims hit record highs

US visa new rules: Collect passport in person or get it delivered for ₹1200

From August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person or pay for home delivery, ending third-party pick-up options

US sees 16x visa spike in Re 1 sale; Vietnam, SA among top picks: Atlys

Atlys' Re 1 visa sale triggered a spike in applications from Indian travellers, with strong demand for the US, South Africa, Vietnam and Indonesia

USCIS warns immigrants: Break visa terms and you risk removal from US

US warns foreign workers on employment visas that breaking job terms can lead to removal, citing a recent H-2A case now under ICE investigation

FD investors alert: Waiting for higher rates may prove futile, warn experts

RBI has kept the repo rate at 5.5% on August 6. FD rates may fall further. Here's what experts suggest depositors should do next

Australia lifts 2026 foreign student cap by 8%: Will Indians benefit?

Australia will raise its 2026 international student cap to 295,000, but tighter visa rules and housing shortages still trouble Indian applicants

H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur

US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for an end to Indian H-1B visas, sparking backlash from tech leaders who say immigrant talent powers US innovation

Green card applicants via family face deportation risk under USCIS rule

Green card applicants using family ties now face deportation if denied, as USCIS tightens rules under Trump's new August 2025 immigration policy

Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR

IRCC issues 225 ITAs under Express Entry for PNP candidates with a CRS cut-off of 739 in the first August 2025 draw

Switzerland Schengen visa: New doc rules for Indian applicants from August

Indian tourists heading to Switzerland must follow the updated Schengen visa checklist-no additional documents will be considered

F-1 visa mess: Fall classes start but thousands still without visas

US universities have started classes, but thousands of foreign students are still stuck without visa slots, risking tuition and housing losses

RBI's rate pause: Best chance to lock cheaper home loans and stable EMIs

With RBI keeping repo rate unchanged, experts explain how borrowers can refinance loans and save on EMIs

US warns Indians: Overstaying visa could mean deportation, permanent ban

Indians overstaying US visas risk deportation, visa cancellation, and future entry bans, says US Embassy

$15,000 visa bond: US tightens rules for visitors from overstay countries

From August 20, the US will launch a visa bond pilot programme requiring up to $15,000 from visitors of countries with high overstay rates

NRI health insurance surges 150%: Why more choose treatment in India

A PolicyBazaar report shows a 150 per cent YoY spike in NRI health insurance adoption, with women and young NRIs under 35 driving growth. Tier-3 cities now account for nearly half of all NRI claims

Trump's 25% tariff on India: What it means for students and skilled workers

Indian students and workers face rising costs, visa delays, and policy uncertainty as Trump slaps a 25 per cent tariff on India, sparking fresh concerns

Asylum claims surge: UK universities may lose foreign student intake rights

UK universities may lose rights to recruit foreign students if they fail new visa compliance rules targeting asylum misuse, starting next month

Australia to admit 295,000 new international students in 2026; cap up by 9%

Australia will allow 295,000 new international students in 2026, with a strong push to recruit more from Southeast Asia

Germany entrepreneur visa for Indians: Guide to move and settle with family

germanyIndians can start a business in Germany with an entrepreneur visa. Here's how to apply, costs involved, and what challenges you and your family may face

New Zealand to charge tourists up to ₹2,040 to visit natural sites by 2027

From 2027, tourists visiting New Zealand's popular natural sites will pay ₹1,020-₹2,040 per person, as the government plans changes to conservation rules