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America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat
US universities are cutting budgets as international enrolments plunge under Trump's visa curbs, with DePaul reporting a 30% fall this autumn
 "America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat")
US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns
US government shutdown halts non-essential services, but visa and passport processing at embassies will continue, with possible delays
 "US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns")
Datanomics: US targets optional practical training amid H-1B visa issue
The share of Indian students pursuing OPT has nearly doubled from 22.12 per cent in 2006-07 to over 40 per cent in 2023-24
 "Datanomics: US targets optional practical training amid H-1B visa issue")
UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers
Britain will end automatic settlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers, with tougher rules on language, work and contributions
 "UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers")
US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded
US government shutdown may not stop visa processing, but Indian applicants could face slowdowns in H-1B, labour checks and embassy resources
 "US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded")
Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay
Denmark to tighten rules for Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali students with tougher entry tests, fewer family visas and shorter post-study work permits
 "Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay")
US visa costs: New $250 integrity fee pushes Indian visitor visas to Rs 40k
Visiting the US just got more expensive as a new $250 visa integrity fee came into effect on October 1, raising costs for Indian travellers to around $442 per visitor visa
US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025
From October 20, 2025, US green card holders must pass a tougher 20-question civics test to qualify for citizenship under new USCIS rules
 "US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025")
Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B
US O-1 visa is a special non-immigrant visa provided to individuals exhibiting extraordinary ability. Eligibility requires meeting stringent criteria that establish national or international acclaim
 "Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B")
China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?
China launches K visa for global STEM talent, offering flexible entry and work options. Indians may also qualify under the new scheme
 "China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?")
New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works
Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can now apply for a new visa allowing stays of up to 5 years, extendable to 10, with strict income and insurance rules
 "New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works")
US govt shutdown: Impact on visas and migration applicants explained
US government shutdown leaves immigration partly functional, with USCIS running, ICE enforcement intact, but courts and labour filings disrupted
 "US govt shutdown: Impact on visas and migration applicants explained")
China's K visa comes into effect today: Can it be an alternative to H-1B?
China, which already has R visa in place since 2013 for high-level talent, added the K visa to specifically targets foreign young talent working in the science and technology sector
 "China's K visa comes into effect today: Can it be an alternative to H-1B?")
Canada invites 291 for permanent residency, cut-off score rises to 855
Canada invited 291 foreign nationals for permanent residency under its latest Express Entry draw, with the CRS cut-off rising to 855
 "Canada invites 291 for permanent residency, cut-off score rises to 855")
Immigration changes from Oct 2025: New US visa fee, China STEM visa, & more
Visa and immigration rules are changing from October 2025, with new US citizenship tests, a $250 visitor fee, Europe's biometric checks, China's STEM visa, and UAE visit visas
 "Immigration changes from Oct 2025: New US visa fee, China STEM visa, & more")
UAE introduces 4 new visit visas, new residency rules for widows, families
The UAE has launched 4 new visit visas for AI, entertainment, events and cruise travellers, plus new rules for humanitarian cases, widows and family sponsorship
 "UAE introduces 4 new visit visas, new residency rules for widows, families")
H-1B and L-1 visas face tougher rules as US senators push reform Bill
US senators push Bill to tighten H-1B and L-1 visas, raising wages, job posting rules and enforcement amid tech layoffs and $100,000 fee
 "H-1B and L-1 visas face tougher rules as US senators push reform Bill")
Trump visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India
Trends such as growing adoption of artificial intelligence and increasing curbs on visas are pushing US firms to redraw labour strategies
Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock
Canada is positioning itself to lure tech workers priced out of the US after Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with Prime Minister Mark Carney signalling fresh incentives for skilled migrants
 "Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock")
Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike
For many Indian professionals dreaming of overseas opportunities, this development presents fresh avenues
 "Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike")