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Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store
A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition
 "Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store")
US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil
Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations
 "US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil")
Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained
Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement
 "Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained")
UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay
Planning to study, work or travel to the UK? From April 8, visa and immigration fees have increased across most categories, including for Indian applicants
 "UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay")
Canada offers relief to temporary residents hit by disasters: Key Details
Six-month relief window gives them more time to restore residency status and replace documents if they were affected by wildfires, floods, hurricanes or earthquakes
 "Canada offers relief to temporary residents hit by disasters: Key Details")
Want to study or work overseas? Top countries for income, growth revealed
Henley Index 2026: Switzerland, Singapore Lead Opportunity Rankings
 "Want to study or work overseas? Top countries for income, growth revealed")
Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider
Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US
 "Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider")
20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers
early 20 Indian workers died daily abroad between 2021 and 2025, with Gulf nations reporting most fatalities and complaints rising sharply
 "20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers")
Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes
From navigating dual Wills to managing FEMA repatriation limits, experts outline the essential compliance steps for NRIs inheriting Indian property and financial assets
 "Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes")
H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor
Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate
Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026
Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia
 "Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026")
New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do
New Zealand open visa: Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound
 "New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do")
H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer
A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay
 "H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer")
75x jump in scams hits Indians in US amid visa crackdown: Govt data
Complaints jump from 8 to 613 in a year as scammers exploit visa fears among Indians in the US
 "75x jump in scams hits Indians in US amid visa crackdown: Govt data")
Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians
OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026
 "Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians")
H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert
Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options
US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?
As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles
 "US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?")
Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence
Canada issues first trades draw of 2026 with 3,000 invitations; CRS cut-off at 477 amid category changes
 "Canada Express Entry: 3,000 trades workers invited for permanent residence")
New Zealand dependent child visa rules: Age, eligibility rules for families
Country updates eligibility criteria for dependent child visas, introducing stricter age limits for temporary applicants and new restrictions on the recognition of international adoptions
 "New Zealand dependent child visa rules: Age, eligibility rules for families")
Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded
Indian students may face stricter checks and longer processing times as Australia moves India to Evidence Level 3 under its visa risk framework