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Immigration
Page 12 - Latest Updates on Immigration
H-1B visa row: Nvidia ready to pay $100,000 to keep immigrant talent
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the firm will keep sponsoring H-1B visas, as US business groups warn Trump's $100,000 fee could hurt the economy
 "H-1B visa row: Nvidia ready to pay $100,000 to keep immigrant talent")
The new downgrade: H-1B grooms lose appeal in India's marriage market
The United States is home to about 2.1 million NRIs, once considered ideal marriage prospects in India
 "The new downgrade: H-1B grooms lose appeal in India's marriage market")
No new UK visas for skilled Indians, says Starmer amid anti-immigration row
During his trade visit to Mumbai, the UK Prime Minister said the new free trade agreement does not include any expansion of visa access for Indian professionals
 "No new UK visas for skilled Indians, says Starmer amid anti-immigration row")
Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia allows all valid visa holders - including tourist, work, and family visit - to perform Umrah under new 2025 digital rules via Nusuk
 "Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah")
Canada immigration fraud: Face 5-year ban if caught, warns IRCC
IRCC warns of growing immigration fraud and says offenders face a 5-year entry ban as Canada steps up checks on fake documents and job offers
 "Canada immigration fraud: Face 5-year ban if caught, warns IRCC")
US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship
Despite securing a $100,000 scholarship to study at Columbia University, an Indian student's US visa was denied over doubts about his intent to return home
 "US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship")
Trump to pay migrant teens Rs 2 lakh to return home under new programme
The Trump administration will pay unaccompanied migrant teens $2,500 to voluntarily return home, a move rights groups say could pressure minors to drop asylum bids
 "Trump to pay migrant teens Rs 2 lakh to return home under new programme")
US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest
US cap on foreign students Visa: The White House proposal to limit foreign undergraduates to 15% per campus and 5% per country has raised worries among Indian students and education experts
 "US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest")
Helicopter, chemical agents: US immigration raids turn increasingly violent
Activists, residents and leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fuelling neighbourhood tensions
 "Helicopter, chemical agents: US immigration raids turn increasingly violent")
China delays launch of K visa for tech talent amid social media backlash
China's rollout of its new K visa for foreign professionals has been delayed as embassies remain closed for holidays, amid public criticism over job concerns and timing
 "China delays launch of K visa for tech talent amid social media backlash")
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be struck down, say US attorneys
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups has taken President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee to court, calling it an unlawful tax
 "Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be struck down, say US attorneys")
Cap foreign students at 15%, max 5% per country: Trump to US universities
Trump administration memo orders US colleges to cap foreign undergraduates at 15%, linking compliance to federal grants and penalties
 "Cap foreign students at 15%, max 5% per country: Trump to US universities")
US Bill to end H-1B exemptions puts universities, Indian academics at risk
US H-1B Bill 2025: A Republican Bill in the US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa exemptions for universities and research bodies, a move that could hit Indian academics hard
 "US Bill to end H-1B exemptions puts universities, Indian academics at risk")
America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat
US universities are cutting budgets as international enrolments plunge under Trump's visa curbs, with DePaul reporting a 30% fall this autumn
US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns
US government shutdown halts non-essential services, but visa and passport processing at embassies will continue, with possible delays
 "US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns")
UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers
Britain will end automatic settlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers, with tougher rules on language, work and contributions
 "UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers")
US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded
US government shutdown may not stop visa processing, but Indian applicants could face slowdowns in H-1B, labour checks and embassy resources
 "US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded")
Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay
Denmark to tighten rules for Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali students with tougher entry tests, fewer family visas and shorter post-study work permits
 "Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay")
US visa costs: New $250 integrity fee pushes Indian visitor visas to Rs 40k
Visiting the US just got more expensive as a new $250 visa integrity fee came into effect on October 1, raising costs for Indian travellers to around $442 per visitor visa
US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025
From October 20, 2025, US green card holders must pass a tougher 20-question civics test to qualify for citizenship under new USCIS rules
 "US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025")
