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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

US visa rejection leaves Indian medical student puzzled: What went wrong?

An Indian medical student's B1/B2 visa was refused at the US Consulate in Kolkata despite being chosen for a four-week observership

UAE freelance visa gets stricter rules: Why it's suddenly in the spotlight

UAE has introduced stricter auditing measures for its freelance "Green Residency" visas to prevent misuse, but officials insist the programme remains active

US green card for siblings: Who can sponsor, timelines and rules explained

Only US citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor siblings under the family fourth preference (F4) category. Here's what eligibility, documentation, and wait times look like

I don't want foreign students in US, but they're good business: Trump

US President Donald Trump defended foreign student enrolments, saying cutting them by half would financially destroy the higher education system

Canada visa update: Indians face 99-day wait for visitor, 10-week work visa

Indians applying for Canadian visitor visas face an average 99-day wait, the longest among major source countries, while super visa applications now take 169 days, according to the latest IRCC update

'People reported me to ICE': Indian creator leaves US after threats

Anti-India sentiment appears to be growing across right-wing circles in the United States, with conservative influencers and Trump supporters targeting Indian immigrants, workers, and students

UK migration reforms: Britain looks to Denmark for stricter rules

UK is studying Denmark's strict immigration framework as it prepares sweeping reforms to tighten asylum rules, end hotel use, and introduce English proficiency tests for applicants

Student visa holders in New Zealand can now work 25 hours weekly

From November 3, international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours a week under the government's International Education Going for Growth Plan, alongside new visa rules for dependents

175 H-1B visa misuse cases under Trump's scrutiny to protect Americans

The Trump administration has opened 175 investigations into alleged misuse of H-1B visa, including fake work sites and underpaid positions, as part of a wider push to protect American jobs

Trump administration launches 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse

According to the US Department of Labour, the probes were part of a broader effort for the protection of American jobs

Immigrants with underlying health conditions may be denied US visas: Report

The officers are advised to take into consideration the medical conditions to assess whether an immigrant could become a public charge and require expensive, long-term care

Obese or diabetic? Your US visa may now be rejected on health grounds

A new US State Department guidance directs visa officers to consider health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease while deciding applications, citing potential strain on US resources

Rs 1.5 crore visa scam busted: MBA graduate caught after months in hiding

Panchkula police have arrested a 35-year-old MBA graduate accused of duping nearly 100 people across Punjab and Haryana with fake promises of jobs and visas to Australia, Canada, and New Zealand

US to revise Green Card Lottery process: What changes in Diversity Visa?

The State Department says it will introduce procedural changes to the DV-2027 entry system but has not yet disclosed details. Applicants are urged to monitor dvprogram.state.gov for official updates

English-speaking countries lose lure as Indian students choose Asia, Europe

OECD's 2025 report shows Indian students diversifying study choices as Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US impose stricter visa and work policies, pushing demand towards Europe and Asia