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US F-1 visa rejection: Choose self-respect over degree, says Indian student

An Indian engineering graduate admitted to a top American university was denied an F-1 visa under Section 214(b), exposing how subjective interviews can derail study plans

US resumes H-1B visa processing after shutdown halts applications

The US Department of Labor's FLAG portal and labour certification systems are back online, allowing H-1B employers and applicants to resume filings delayed by the shutdown

Canada plans visa cancellations for Indians: What applicants can do now

Canada is considering new legislation granting its immigration department power to cancel groups of temporary visas from specific countries, raising concern among Indian and Bangladeshi applicants

Canada's new immigration plan: 380,000 PRs each year, fewer temporary visas

Canada's new Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 signals a policy shift from expansion to stabilisation, maintaining steady permanent resident targets while reducing temporary inflows

Datanomics: India's passport weakens again as global mobility divide widens

India's passport strength stagnates at 57 visa-free destinations, even as China and high-income nations widen their global travel reach, the 2025 Henley Index shows

Canada may cancel visas for Indians, Bangladeshis, join forces with US

Internal documents reveal Canada is working with US partners to identify and cancel visitor visas flagged as fraudulent, citing "country-specific challenges" from India and Bangladesh under Bill C-12

Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visas amid tough fraud crackdown

Canada's strict cap on student permits and new verification checks have pushed Indian visa rejections to a record 74% in August 2025, the highest of any major source country

US HIRE Act a bigger threat to Indian workers than H-1B fee: Decoded

The proposed HIRE Act 2025 in the US would impose a 25% tax on payments to foreign workers for services used within America, threatening Indian IT exports and remote jobs already hit by H-1B visa fee

UAE launches 30-minute Return Document for Golden Visa holders abroad

UAE has introduced a free digital Return Document for Golden Visa holders who lose their passports abroad, allowing re-entry into the country within 30 minutes through its website or app

Sri Lanka puts mandatory ETA rule on hold: How Indians can still apply

Sri Lanka has suspended its new rule making Electronic Travel Authorisation compulsory for all short-stay visitors, easing the process for Indian tourists while keeping earlier visa procedures active

Indians, H-1Bs 'stole' American Dream from young Americans: Trump admin

The Labour Department's Project Firewall revives Trump's 'America First' rhetoric, alleging that US firms are replacing young Americans with foreign H-1B workers, mostly from India

How this Indian couple and 16 firms smuggled migrants into US illegally

Vikrant Bhardwaj and wife Indu Rani ran a transnational network that moved migrants from Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe into the United States through Mexico, using yachts, flights

Trump defends harsh immigration raids, hints at using US military

"I think they haven't gone far enough," said Trump, defending federal raids on immigrants while threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in US cities

US denies business visa to Indian techie earning Rs 1 cr after 3 questions

A senior Indian tech lead was denied a US B1/B2 visa in under a minute at the New Delhi embassy, despite strong ties and plans to attend a major tech conference

'America gave us a dream, took our youth': Student confronts US Vice Prez

Indian-origin student confronts JD Vance over Trump immigration policy and interfaith remarks

US re-vetting for foreign workers returns: Impact on Indians decoded

USCIS scraps Biden-era rule allowing automatic EAD extensions, affecting H-4 spouses and adjustment applicants from October 30, 2025

Green card applicants: One mistake on this form could cost you, warns USCIS

Green card applicants risk rejection if Form I-485 is incomplete, warns USCIS, as errors in the public charge section remain a major cause of delays

Over 2,700 Indians staying illegally in US deported since January: MEA

"From the UK side, this year we have had around 100 Indian nationals who have been deported after their nationality was duly verified by us, MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said

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

Bulgaria to open long-term visa centres for Indians in 6 cities from Nov 1

Indian citizens can apply for Bulgaria's long-term D visa at VFS Global centres in six cities, starting November 1, 2025