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Immigration
Immigration
Welcome to Immigration with BS – your go-to source for global news on visas, passports, travel, and immigration. Whether you're exploring jobs abroad, planning to study overseas, applying for an investment visa, or just travelling for leisure, we bring you the latest updates and insights to help individuals and organisations make informed choices.
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
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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
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 3:51 PM IST "Immigration")
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
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 7:49 AM IST "Immigration")
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
Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 4:15 PM IST "Immigration")
Latest Updates on Immigration
25% increase in US immigration may save 5,000 senior deaths: Study explains
NBER research says a 25% rise in immigration could prevent about 5,000 deaths annually among older Americans by strengthening the healthcare workforce
 "25% increase in US immigration may save 5,000 senior deaths: Study explains")
H-1B filings rise 7% in FY2025 but approvals drop 17.8%: USCIS data
USCIS data shows employer demand for H-1B workers rose in FY2025 even as approvals fell to a five-year low amid tighter scrutiny
 "H-1B filings rise 7% in FY2025 but approvals drop 17.8%: USCIS data")
UK goes digital: eVisa for Indian visa holders, ETA for visa-free visitors
The UK has moved to a fully digital entry system. Here's what Indian travellers must check before boarding to avoid disruption
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Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia
After spending much of her time overseas since her 2023 resignation, Ardern and her family now plan to base themselves in Australia
 "Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia")
South Korea visa-waiver: Jeju entry not guaranteed, warns Indian Embassy
Embassy advisory follows influencer Sachin Awasthi's detention claim, stressing that Jeju's visa-free facility is only for short-term tourism and entry is not guaranteed
 "South Korea visa-waiver: Jeju entry not guaranteed, warns Indian Embassy")
Canada warns: No special Fifa World Cup 2026 visa; what visitors must note
Canada says there's no special Fifa World Cup visa. Most visitors enter as tourists and need a visa or eTA, apply early and watch for scams
 "Canada warns: No special Fifa World Cup 2026 visa; what visitors must note")
Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump
SOTU 2026: Proposal seeks to stop undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licences amid broader US trucking rule changes
 "Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump")
IRS can share US immigrants' tax data: How it may speed up deportations
US appeals court refuses to block tax data sharing as Trump team weighs new bank citizenship checks in wider immigration crackdown
 "IRS can share US immigrants' tax data: How it may speed up deportations")
H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why
Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States
 "H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why")
Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained
As Golden Visa routes fade, Indian professionals weigh Spain's Digital Nomad Visa for Schengen access, tax benefits and flexible residency options
 "Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who does it suit and hurdles explained")
Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained
Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues
 "Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained")
H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur
Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US
 "H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur")
Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory
From March 2, Japan visa applicants in four Indian cities must schedule appointments in advance as walk-in submissions are discontinued
 "Japan visa walk-ins end in Chennai, Hyd, Cochin; booking now mandatory")
France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins
France visa for tourists: Planning a France trip? The government has made online visa booking compulsory for all applicants. Here is how the new digital process works
 "France visa: Indian travellers must book slots online first; no walk-ins")
Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders
Indian national Atharva Sathawane sentenced in Florida for role in $6.6 million elder fraud scheme targeting seniors
 "Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders")
Canada Express Entry: 391 physicians invited for permanent residence
IRCC issues 391 invitations in new physician category aimed at strengthening Canada's healthcare workforce
 "Canada Express Entry: 391 physicians invited for permanent residence")
Refugees awaiting US green cards face custody review under Trump order
New US DHS memo could require thousands of refugees to return to custody for review, prompting legal warnings and sharp backlash from advocacy groups
 "Refugees awaiting US green cards face custody review under Trump order")
US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants
US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward
 "US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants")
Kuwait plans freelance residency permit to curb visa trading: Explained
New residency route aims to curb visa trading and allow skilled foreign professionals to work independently without a traditional sponsor
 "Kuwait plans freelance residency permit to curb visa trading: Explained")
UK travel rules change: All physical visas to go digital from Feb 25
Britain's immigration system is going fully digital. Here is what visitors, visa holders and dual nationals must check before travelling in 2026