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Canada visa update: Indians see faster visitor, study permit timelines
Canada's April 2026 IRCC data shows faster visitor visas, quicker study permits, and mixed trends in work permit timelines for Indian applicants
 "Canada visa update: Indians see faster visitor, study permit timelines")
76% UK universities see drop in Indian enrolments as visa rules tighten
Survey flags 31% drop in overseas enrolments as UK tightens visa rules
 "76% UK universities see drop in Indian enrolments as visa rules tighten")
US immigration backlog nears 12 million, deportation risk rises: Report
US immigration backlog: NPR analysis shows growing US immigration delays, with millions waiting months for confirmation, raising risks of losing legal status
 "US immigration backlog nears 12 million, deportation risk rises: Report")
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders, sets fines for violations
Saudi Arabia restricts Mecca entry to authorised pilgrims, imposes fines up to 20,000 riyals and sets deadlines for Umrah visitors ahead of Hajj season
 "Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders, sets fines for violations")
H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs
Two Indian-origin men admitted filing H-1B petitions for non-existent roles at the University of California, as US authorities point to wider fraud patterns
 "H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs")
Finland's citizenship test plan explained: What changes for migrants
Finland's citizenship test plan explained: What changes, who it affects, and what applicants should expect from 2027
 "Finland's citizenship test plan explained: What changes for migrants")
Green card holders beware: USCIS to recheck old approvals, expand probes
USCIS warns Green Card holders of stricter checks, says old cases will be re-vetted and public tip lines opened with ICE, CBP support
 "Green card holders beware: USCIS to recheck old approvals, expand probes")
US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report
New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North America
 "US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report")
H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%
Selection rates hit 50-60 per cent in FY2027 H-1B lottery as wage-based system and $100,000 fee reduce applicant pool
 "H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%")
New Zealand raises visa income threshold to Rs 36 lakh April 2026
Planning to bring parents to New Zealand? Higher sponsor income and savings rules will apply from April 30, 2026
 "New Zealand raises visa income threshold to Rs 36 lakh April 2026")
Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials
Even past visa approvals may not protect you as USCIS revisits old records, flags inconsistencies, and raises new questions during applications and interviews
 "Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials")
Australian Oppn leader's visa crackdown plan alarms Indian students
Crackdown proposal on visa overstayers puts Indian students on alert over stricter rules and enforcement
 "Australian Oppn leader's visa crackdown plan alarms Indian students")
Schengen visa insurance: Single vs multiple-entry rules explained
Travellers must align cover with trip frequency to avoid protection gaps
 "Schengen visa insurance: Single vs multiple-entry rules explained")
Canada Express Entry revamp: Impact on Indians seeking Canada PR decoded
Canada's IRCC signals possible overhaul of Express Entry, linking PR selection to wages, job demand and long-term outcomes
 "Canada Express Entry revamp: Impact on Indians seeking Canada PR decoded")
Canada Express Entry: 4,000 French speakers invited for permanent residence
Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers, with CRS rising to 419. What it signals for applicants in the pool
 "Canada Express Entry: 4,000 French speakers invited for permanent residence")
Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali
Patrols to run checks in popular tourist places after increase in overstays and misuse of visas
 "Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali")
Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum
Undercover investigation claims migrants were guided to fabricate asylum cases; comes amid tighter UK asylum rules since 2025
 "Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum")
US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians
US Visa Bulletin: Rising demand from India in EB-5 category may lead to retrogression or unavailability, even as other employment-based categories remain unchanged
 "US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians")
Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained
Move set to benefit Indian nationals, who are among Dubai's top property buyers, by allowing long-term residency on the basis of real estate investment through a single digital system
 "Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained")
Visa curbs hit Indian student flows to UK: Heriot-Watt dy principal
Tighter UK visa rules hit Indian student enrolments, even as universities adapt with flexible learning models and greater focus on AI and employability skills
 "Visa curbs hit Indian student flows to UK: Heriot-Watt dy principal")