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Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90
Planning a trip to Thailand? Officials warn travellers against fake TDAC websites charging fees, saying registration is free and must be done only through official channels
 "Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90")
ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know
ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights
 "ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know")
Proposed H-1B wage overhaul may raise pay by $14,000; applications fall
Proposed changes to H-1B wage norms could raise foreign worker pay by up to $14,000, even as applications fall sharply amid higher costs and tighter immigration rules
 "Proposed H-1B wage overhaul may raise pay by $14,000; applications fall")
US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit
Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories
 "US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit")
UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system
UK blocks study visas for Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar as asylum claims rise; Afghan work visas also suspended
 "UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system")
Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh
New national security rules allow Hong Kong police to access devices without court approval, with refusal carrying jail terms and fines
 "Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh")
H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts
Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027
 "H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts")
Sweden plans 'honest living' rule; breach may trigger deportation: Report
Requirement for immigrants may lead to the deportation of those who misuse welfare or ignore debts
 "Sweden plans 'honest living' rule; breach may trigger deportation: Report")
US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report
Report says US collected over $1 billion in immigration fees while halting or delaying processing for many applicants across multiple visa categories
 "US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report")
Australia halts entry of 7,000 Iranian visa holders amid West Asia conflict
Australia blocks around 7,000 Iranian visitor visa holders from entry amid conflict. Who is affected, exemptions, and how the rules will work
 "Australia halts entry of 7,000 Iranian visa holders amid West Asia conflict")
Australia launches new visa system to speed student, work visa approvals
Australia visa update: Australia rolls out a new visa processing system from March 25, 2026, aiming to cut wait times and speed up approvals across key visa categories
New Zealand to roll out 6-month graduate visa: Eligibility explained
International students in New Zealand, including those from India, will benefit from a new six-month graduate work visa designed to bridge the gap between education and the local labour market
 "New Zealand to roll out 6-month graduate visa: Eligibility explained")
US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now
USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25
 "US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now")
Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam
Europe Job Scam: Noida Police said fake visas were shared via WhatsApp after collecting passports and money from workers promised jobs abroad
 "Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam")
Canada super visa update: New income rules kick in March 31 for families
Canada super visa news: Canada will let hosts use a longer income assessment period and include parents' income under new super visa rules effective March 31, 2026
 "Canada super visa update: New income rules kick in March 31 for families")
Safety, jobs over destinations: Indian students rethink study abroad goals
As visa rules and global conditions shift, Indian students are weighing career outcomes, cost and policy clarity more carefully, IC3 report shows
 "Safety, jobs over destinations: Indian students rethink study abroad goals")
New Zealand student visa: Rules for bringing spouse, children explained
Planning to move with family? Here's what partners and children can do on a New Zealand student visa, including work rights, study options and costs
 "New Zealand student visa: Rules for bringing spouse, children explained")
New US Bill offers green card pathway as immigration enforcement tightens
Legislation proposes green cards for 'essential workers' living in the country under 'temporary protected status'
 "New US Bill offers green card pathway as immigration enforcement tightens")
No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert
Indian H-1B visa holders face long waits for stamping as US consulates show no available slots for 2026, with some appointments now pushed into 2027
 "No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert")
Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance
Audit flags weak oversight, limited checks on compliance, and lack of tracking of foreign student departures in Canada's visa system
 "Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance")