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Skilled immigrants needed in US: Trump's stance triggers MAGA backlash

US President Donald Trump said companies building advanced factories must be allowed to bring foreign experts

Immigration fall from 2 million to 515,000 may shrink US labour force: Fed

New San Francisco Fed research warns that a steep fall in net migration this year may leave the United States with a slower-growing or even contracting labour force, adding to economic uncertainty

Faster visas, fewer queues: BLS Int'l on how Indians are reshaping demand

Shikhar Aggarwal of BLS International discusses the push for faster tech-led visa services, changing Indian travel preferences, and the company's expansion across major global markets

Foreign students added $43 bn to US economy, supported 355,000 jobs in FY25

International students generated $42.9 billion for the US economy in 2024-25, but new enrolments have dropped sharply amid visa delays, policy uncertainty and pressure to curb post-study work routes

Americans avoid challenging physical work: Elon Musk on H-1B visa row

Elon Musk's comments about Americans avoiding demanding work revived a heated US debate on labour shortages and the future of the H-1B visa programme, Trump again defending the need for foreign talent

Get US visa faster with Fifa Pass: What it is, who qualifies and key rules

The US has announced Fifa Pass, a priority appointment system for 2026 World Cup ticket holders that moves applicants ahead in the visa-interview queue while keeping the usual security checks unchange

No green card for those relying on US support: What the new rule could mean

No Green Crad Visa: The US govt is set to publish a proposal on Wednesday that lowers the standard for deciding whether green-card applicants may rely on government support

US B1/B2 visa: Interview wait time shortens for Indians; Hyderabad shortest

New data from the US Department of State shows Indian applicants waiting anywhere between 4.5 and 11 months for a tourist or business visa interview, with delays varying by consulate

Canada invites 3,500 health and social care workers for permanent residency

Canada issued 3,500 permanent residency invitations on November 14 under its healthcare and social services category, setting a CRS cut-off of 462 as the country responds to ongoing staff shortages

Trump-era visa rules trigger 17% drop in fresh foreign student arrivals

International student arrivals in the United States dropped sharply this autumn after new visa restrictions under Trump, even as India held its position as the largest source of foreign students

US unveils Fifa Pass to fast-track visa interviews for 2026 World Cup fans

The US has introduced a new "Fifa Pass" that will prioritise visa interviews for next year's World Cup ticket holders, even as the Trump administration continues widespread visa cancellations

Oman's new cultural visa for creators, researchers: What conditions apply

Oman has rolled out a cultural visa for international artists, researchers, and creators, linking the initiative to Vision 2040

Green Card rules: What Trump's travel ban could mean for future applicants

A draft policy reviewed by the US Department of Homeland Security suggests new Green Card limits for nationals of countries already covered by Donald Trump's travel ban

'Illegal immigration is tearing UK apart': Govt to unveil strict measures

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a major reset of Britain's asylum system, with temporary refugee status, a 20-year settlement route for illegal arrivals and wider enforcement powers

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Green card EB-5 moves forward for Indians

The December 2025 US Visa Bulletin brings little movement for Indian applicants, with most family-sponsored and employment-based green card dates remaining unchanged

Trump on H-1B visa: US doesn't have enough talent, needs foreign workers

In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump defended the need for skilled foreign workers, arguing the US lacks specific talents, even as his own policies and allies attack the H-1B visa programm

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

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

Stop legal immigration, young Americans are losing jobs: Nikki Haley's son

Nalin Haley, son of former US ambassador Nikki Haley, told UnHerd that America should end both illegal and legal immigration, saying young Americans are losing jobs to foreigners

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