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Immigration
Page 10 - Latest Updates on Immigration
US F-1 visa denied after one-question interview: What went wrong
An Austrian applicant's F-1 visa rejection after a one-question interview has reignited debate over the unpredictability of US student visa refusals under Section 214B
 "US F-1 visa denied after one-question interview: What went wrong")
H-1B visa: Avoid travel mistakes that could trigger the $100,000 trap
USCIS has clarified who must pay Donald Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Applicants filing inside the US are exempt, but consular cases abroad will pay
 "H-1B visa: Avoid travel mistakes that could trigger the $100,000 trap")
Indian techie builds AI tool to simplify US visa process: How it works
Indian scientist Priyanka Kulkarni builds AI startup Casium to simplify America's visa process, cutting costs, paperwork, and wait times for employers and workers
 "Indian techie builds AI tool to simplify US visa process: How it works")
Saudi premium residency at Rs 98,000: How foreigners can live & work freely
Saudi Arabia offers a SAR 4,000 Premium Residency across five routes, allowing foreigners to live, work, and invest without a local sponsor
 "Saudi premium residency at Rs 98,000: How foreigners can live & work freely")
H-1B, L-1 visa holders, students: Who pays $100,000 fee and who's exempt
Recent US guidance brings relief for Indian students and H-1B visa holders already in the country, confirming they won't be subject to the new $100,000 charge
Japan to raise visa fees after 48 years, match US and Europe rates
Japan plans to raise visa and tourist fees from 2026, citing low rates compared with the US and Europe, even as inbound tourism hits record highs
 "Japan to raise visa fees after 48 years, match US and Europe rates")
Germany, rest of Europe need immigrants: Bundesbank chief explains why
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel says Germany must attract skilled immigrants to maintain economic strength as its population ages
 "Germany, rest of Europe need immigrants: Bundesbank chief explains why")
H-1B visa: Not every applicant needs to pay $100,000 fee, USCIS clarifies
USCIS clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee rules, detailing who must pay, who is exempt, how to pay online, and when rare exceptions may apply
 "H-1B visa: Not every applicant needs to pay $100,000 fee, USCIS clarifies")
Indian students turn to UK, Germany, and Ireland as US enrolments fall 63%
The number of Indian students going to the US has fallen 63 per cent in two years, while Germany, Ireland, and the UK are seeing triple-digit growth
 "Indian students turn to UK, Germany, and Ireland as US enrolments fall 63%")
Green card holders: Answer 20 civics questions or fail citizenship test
US green card holders applying for citizenship after October 20 must answer double the civics questions correctly as part of a new naturalisation test
 "Green card holders: Answer 20 civics questions or fail citizenship test")
UAE launches new 10-yr Golden Visa for foreign Waqf donors, philanthropists
UAE introduces a 10-year Golden Visa for donors to Islamic endowments (Waqf), rewarding charitable giving and global humanitarian support
 "UAE launches new 10-yr Golden Visa for foreign Waqf donors, philanthropists")
Revoke every Indian visa, deport them immediately: Florida councilman
Florida councilman Chandler Langevin sparked outrage after posting on social media that all Indian visas should be revoked and Indian immigrants deported
 "Revoke every Indian visa, deport them immediately: Florida councilman")
US Green Card lottery: Why Indians remain ineligible for the DV visa
Indian nationals remain barred from the US Diversity Visa lottery until 2028, as high migration figures keep the country above the eligibility threshold
 "US Green Card lottery: Why Indians remain ineligible for the DV visa")
Canada Express Entry: 2,500 healthcare workers invited for work and PR
Canada invited 2,500 healthcare and social services professionals with CRS 472 or above in the latest Express Entry draw held on October 15, 2025
 "Canada Express Entry: 2,500 healthcare workers invited for work and PR")
UAE Golden Visa holders to now get 24/7 help abroad in emergencies
UAE launches global consular services for Golden Visa holders, offering 24/7 help, repatriation support, and return documents for lost passports
US introduces $1,000 immigration parole fee: Who must pay from October 2025
The US has introduced a new $1,000 immigration parole fee for migrants seeking temporary entry or stay under humanitarian or public interest grounds, effective October 16, 2025
 "US introduces $1,000 immigration parole fee: Who must pay from October 2025")
Decoded: Why has Trump admin been sued for AI surveillance of visa holders
Three US labour unions have sued the Trump administration, alleging an AI-driven surveillance programme targeting lawful non-citizens' online speech
 "Decoded: Why has Trump admin been sued for AI surveillance of visa holders")
How a Meerut boy's search for housing abroad led to a global venture
From struggling to find housing in the UK to building University Living, Saurabh Arora shares his journey with Business Standard on creating a global student platform
 "How a Meerut boy's search for housing abroad led to a global venture")
Relief for H-1B families: US Supreme Court upholds work rights for spouses
US Supreme Court upholds work rights for H-4 visa holders, offering relief to thousands of Indian spouses of H-1B professionals
 "Relief for H-1B families: US Supreme Court upholds work rights for spouses")
US visa bulletin November 2025: Slow progress for Indian Green Card seekers
US visa bulletin for November 2025 shows little progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with most family and work categories staying unchanged
