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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
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
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'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters
Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules
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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
 "Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded")
US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026
Indian student numbers in the US fall to 352,644 as stricter visa checks, monitoring rules and lower F-1 issuance affect enrolments
 "US visa curbs fallout: Indian students in US drop 6.9% to 352,644 in 2026")
US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest
Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi
Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US
Job cuts across tech firms raise questions for H-1B workers. Here's what the 60-day rule means and the steps to stay compliant in the US
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US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it
US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas
 "US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it")
Canada Express Entry: 2,250 candidates invited for PR in latest draw
Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw fewer invitations push the CRS cutoff higher, tightening competition for candidates with Canadian work experience
 "Canada Express Entry: 2,250 candidates invited for PR in latest draw")
Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps
Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed
 "Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps")
Canada sees Indian student share fall below 10% in 2025: What led to drop
Indian students' share drops sharply as visa caps, higher costs and policy shifts reshape Canada's study pathway
 "Canada sees Indian student share fall below 10% in 2025: What led to drop")
H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1
USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules
 "H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1")
Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules
From H-1B filing rules to UK fee hikes and EU border checks, April brings fresh visa changes that could affect Indian applicants' timelines and costs
 "Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules")
Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit
Canada's new Bill C-12 limits asylum hearings and expands immigration powers, with Indian students and migrants among those likely to be affected
 "Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit")
H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more
Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure
 "H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more")
Canada approved 98% of Indian student visas despite fraud flags: Report
Indian student visa approvals under SDS rose sharply even as overall visas dropped and fraud concerns grew, Canada audit finds
World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship
Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship
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Expired visa in Saudi Arabia? Call 992 as relief window nears April 18
Stranded in Saudi Arabia with an expired visa? Authorities ask affected individuals to call helpline 992 as relief window closes April 18
 "Expired visa in Saudi Arabia? Call 992 as relief window nears April 18")
US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations
The US has restarted some asylum claims after a pause, but applicants from 39 countries under Trump's travel ban remain blocked
 "US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations")
H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers
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