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Immigration
Page 10 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Easier PMS rules for NRIs: Expert explains what it means for equity flows
Budget 2026 has eased PMS and ownership rules for NRIs. Ametra PMS CIO Karan Aggarwal explains how overseas investors may respond
 "Easier PMS rules for NRIs: Expert explains what it means for equity flows")
New US rule bars green card holders from business loans; EB-5 safe: Decoded
New US policy disqualifies businesses with any green card holder ownership from SBA-backed loans, triggering criticism from lawyers and Democratic lawmakers
 "New US rule bars green card holders from business loans; EB-5 safe: Decoded")
H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why
Commerce minister says Indian firms no longer press for more US work visas as remote work and GCCs reshape hiring
 "H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why")
Canada visa curbs bite hard: 300,000 fewer foreign students in two years
Tighter visa rules and enrolment caps have pushed Canada's foreign student numbers sharply lower, with further cuts planned through 2028
 "Canada visa curbs bite hard: 300,000 fewer foreign students in two years")
Over 3,800 Indians deported from US; 13,256 from Saudi Arabia in 2025: Govt
Government data shows Saudi Arabia and the UAE recorded far higher deportations of Indian nationals than the US last year
 "Over 3,800 Indians deported from US; 13,256 from Saudi Arabia in 2025: Govt")
Want a home in New Zealand? This visa will soon let you buy at Rs 27 crore
Investor-residence holders can buy one NZ$5 million home as Parliament amends foreign buyer rules
 "Want a home in New Zealand? This visa will soon let you buy at Rs 27 crore")
Without immigrants, US public debt would exceed 200% of GDP: Study
A new Cato Institute paper says immigrants strengthened US public finances over three decades, contradicting Donald Trump's repeated claims on immigration
 "Without immigrants, US public debt would exceed 200% of GDP: Study")
US immigration agents can't arrest without warrant: Federal judge warns ICE
A federal court ruling curbs immigration arrests without warrants, raising fresh questions over due process and ICE powers under the Trump administration
 "US immigration agents can't arrest without warrant: Federal judge warns ICE")
Canada visitor visa update: Indians now wait 83 days for approval
Canada shortens visitor visa processing times from India, though delays persist for work permits and super visas
 "Canada visitor visa update: Indians now wait 83 days for approval")
US visa rejection: Indian startup founder denied despite investor invite
US visa rejection: An Indian startup founder recounts how his US visitor visa was rejected despite an investor-backed business trip and past overseas experience
 "US visa rejection: Indian startup founder denied despite investor invite")
Qatar plans 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, investors to draw talent
New long-term stay plan and $2 billion VC expansion aim to attract founders, investors and global talent
 "Qatar plans 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, investors to draw talent")
Australia student visa rules change: Agent commissions banned for transfers
New rules aim to curb course hopping and tighten oversight of education agents under student visa reforms
 "Australia student visa rules change: Agent commissions banned for transfers")
Green card holders barred from US govt-backed business loans from March 1
From March 1, businesses with any green card holder ownership will lose access to SBA-backed loans, reversing long-standing eligibility norms
Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth
Indian arrivals edged up from 2024, while spending rose to S$1.17 billion amid campaigns, UPI rollout, airline tie-ups and new attractions
 "Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth")
Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India
CBI-led Op CyStrike, with agencies from the US, UK and others, uncovered a fake Kuwaiti e-visa and overseas job scam targeting Indians
 "Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India")
H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules
USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles
 "H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules")
75-country green card freeze: Lawsuit says Trump's curbs are unlawful
A lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's freeze on green cards for 75 countries, arguing it unlawfully blocks lawful immigration using public charge rules
 "75-country green card freeze: Lawsuit says Trump's curbs are unlawful")
US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study
NFAP estimates 1.5-2.4 million fewer green cards over four years, with family-based visas facing the biggest hit
 "US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study")
Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education
Education Budget 2026: Lower TCS under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme eases upfront costs for families funding overseas education and medical treatment
 "Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education")
H-1B visa FY 2027 registration opens March 4: Know rules, fees, key changes
H-1B visa application deadline 2027: H-1B visa registration opens March 4 and closes March 19, with selections due by March 31
 "H-1B visa FY 2027 registration opens March 4: Know rules, fees, key changes")