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What US' new 'enhanced security checks' mean for immigration applicants
The US isn't shutting its doors-but it is making entry harder, slower, and more scrutinised.
 "What US' new 'enhanced security checks' mean for immigration applicants")
British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details
Canadian province to offer 250 nominations for healthcare support staff in limited June intake; rural roles prioritised
 "British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details")
India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal calls for stronger academic ties
Countries announce mobility-led partnership to boost skilled migration and academic collaboration through joint degrees and expanded visa pathways
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Vietnam's new digital arrival card rule explained: Key things to know
Vietnam makes digital arrival card mandatory at Ho Chi Minh City: Here's how it works and what Indian travellers should know
 "Vietnam's new digital arrival card rule explained: Key things to know")
H-1B overhaul Bill: Fewer visas, $200K salary rule, no dependents allowed
From 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill Seeks Sharp H-1B Visa Cut
 "H-1B overhaul Bill: Fewer visas, $200K salary rule, no dependents allowed")
Trump $1 mn gold card visa sees just one approval, hundreds still in queue
Trump's $1 million gold card visa has cleared just one applicant so far, even as officials say hundreds remain in the pipeline
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4 in 10 Indian Americans weigh US exit as policy concerns grow: Survey
A survey by the Carnegie Endowment reveals that the community is dissatisfied with economic opportunities and President Trump's policies
 "4 in 10 Indian Americans weigh US exit as policy concerns grow: Survey")
Flying via France or Germany? Indians no longer need airport transit visa
Indian passport holders can now transit through French airports without a visa from April 10, 2026. Here's who the exemption applies to
 "Flying via France or Germany? Indians no longer need airport transit visa")
US Birthright Citizenship row: Trump's India 'hellhole' post draws backlash
US President Donald Trump faces criticism after sharing podcast remarks on India and China, as debate over birthright citizenship intensifies
 "US Birthright Citizenship row: Trump's India 'hellhole' post draws backlash")
Trump 'gold card' visa granted to only one person so far, says Lutnick
The president has promoted the Gold Card visa program as a critical way of attracting talent to the US. Visa recipients pay $1 million to receive US residency
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H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown
Cato analysis says legal immigration to the US has fallen far more than illegal crossings, with H-1B visas, students and families seeing sharp declines
 "H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown")
Migrant care workers face 15-year wait for UK residency under new plan
Migration crackdown may deepen care home staffing crunch, leave foreign carers in limbo and strain sector finances
 "Migrant care workers face 15-year wait for UK residency under new plan")
H-1B visa holders targeted by US influencers: What rights protect you
Videos targeting H-1B workers are rising in the US. Attorneys explain legal limits and what visa holders should do if approached
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Pause H-1B visas for 3 yrs, cap cut from 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill proposes
From a 3-year pause to wage-based selection and OPT end, a new US Bill proposes sweeping changes to the H-1B visa programme
 "Pause H-1B visas for 3 yrs, cap cut from 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill proposes")
Australia bans Indian migration agent for visa fraud, misleading claims
Australia cancels registration after probe finds misleading applications and breaches; experts say applicants must verify agents before filing visas
 "Australia bans Indian migration agent for visa fraud, misleading claims")
Republicans outline 3-year immigration crackdown plan in US Senate
US Senate Republicans push 3-year immigration crackdown plan: What it means for visas, students and Indian professionals
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New Zealand golden visa draws $2.4 bn in first year: How it works explained
From lower investment thresholds to relaxed rules, New Zealand's AIP visa is drawing global wealth-here's how it works and who is applying
 "New Zealand golden visa draws $2.4 bn in first year: How it works explained")
Canada to 30,000 asylum seekers: Respond in 21 days or risk removal
About 30,000 refugee claimants have received letters under Canada's new asylum law, with 21 days to respond or face possible removal
 "Canada to 30,000 asylum seekers: Respond in 21 days or risk removal")
$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so
A new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has split experts, with some saying it leaves numbers unchanged while others warn it could limit new foreign entrants to the US
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End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt
US lawmakers seek to end OPT, STEM-OPT and CPT, raising concerns for Indian students as work pathways linked to F-1 visas face review
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