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NRIs in California can get faster passport, OCI services with new LA centre
The Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Los Angeles became operational on December 15 and will provide a range of consular services to the diaspora community in the region.
 "NRIs in California can get faster passport, OCI services with new LA centre")
US removes H-1B visa lottery selection: How will it impact Indian workers?
Under the new system, visas will be allocated based on skill levels and offered wages rather than through random selection
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by US federal judge
US District Judge Beryl Howell said in a ruling Tuesday that President Donald Trump's move to radically increase the cost of the popular visa is lawful
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'60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally airs online
The segment featured interviews with migrants who were sent to a notorious El Salvador prison called the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT, under President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown
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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews
As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible
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Canada's Bill C-12: How new rules could pause visas and revoke work permits
A Bill before the Canadian Parliament could allow Ottawa to pause or cancel visa categories, tighten asylum rules and impose new conditions on temporary residents
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Canada, Latvia, US top study picks for Indian students abroad: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog data shows Canada hosts the most Indian students, with overseas enrolment topping 1.335 million in 2024 and spending reaching Rs 2.9 trillion.
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Jobs, migration: India trade deal sparks political debate in New Zealand
Political tensions flare in Wellington as New Zealand First opposes the trade deal's immigration concessions, citing concerns over local job security and long-term demographic shifts
 "Jobs, migration: India trade deal sparks political debate in New Zealand")
China to launch online visa application system in India from today
With the launch of the online platform, applicants are expected to save time during the initial stages of visa processing
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Less pay, tough immigration rules: Why Indian doctors are quitting the UK
Low pay, higher taxes and tighter visa rules are pushing Indian doctors to leave the NHS, as clearer pathways and better salaries emerge elsewhere
 "Less pay, tough immigration rules: Why Indian doctors are quitting the UK")
Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport
The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app
 "Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport")
Trump triples self-deportation bonus to $3,000 for undocumented migrants
Undocumented migrants who self-deport using the CBP Home app will have their travel arranged and paid for by the Department of Homeland Security
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Germany, UAE draw Indian students as post-study work steers choices
A new Leap Scholar report shows Indian students are choosing destinations based on costs, work rights and ROI rather than university rankings
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H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution
Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing
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US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained
Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing
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Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as entrepreneurs face 10-year PR waits
Canada has halted new Start-Up Visa applications and work permits as it prepares a targeted entrepreneur pilot expected in 2026
Why anti-immigration protesters in US are targeting English classes
From Scotland to England, English classes have become flashpoints in migration politics, as anti-immigration groups raise safety claims and push to defund ESOL programmes
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Canada pauses home care worker PR pilots, no new applications in 2026
The Canadian government will stop accepting new applications under both home care worker immigration pilots from March 31, 2026 to March 2030
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Google warns staff with US visa to avoid int'l travel amid embassy delays
Some US embassies and consulates face visa appointment delays of up to 12 months, the memo said, warning that international travel will 'risk an extended stay outside the US'
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Canada deports 19,000 immigrants in 2025 amid tighter visa rules
CBSA data shows nearly 19,000 removals in 2025 as fewer people entered Canada and the population posted its steepest fall since 1946
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