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Immigration
Page 13 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Thailand grants Indians 60-day visa-free stay, plus 30-day extension
Indian travellers can now stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa, with a further 30-day extension available under new rules
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Immigration crackdown linked to 88% fall in US job growth vs 2024: Report
US job growth 2025 vs 2024: A San Francisco Fed report finds slower unauthorised immigration is coinciding with weaker construction and manufacturing job growth in the US
 "Immigration crackdown linked to 88% fall in US job growth vs 2024: Report")
UK study plans on the cards? Expert explains jobs, visas and prospects
As UK student interest dips, Glasgow's Deputy Vice-Chancellor outlines hiring trends, Graduate visa timelines and what Indian students must do differently
 "UK study plans on the cards? Expert explains jobs, visas and prospects")
India green card wait can stretch 13+ years: Birthplace decides timeline
US green card wait time: From EB-2 backlogs to per-country caps, here's why Indian applicants can wait over a decade despite fast USCIS processing
 "India green card wait can stretch 13+ years: Birthplace decides timeline")
Ireland to cut English-language student intake, review work, visa rules
The Irish government is reviewing study visa rules as officials warn of labour market impact and housing pressure
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Travelling without a British passport? Dual citizens may be denied UK entry
From February 25, 2026, dual British citizens must show a UK passport or certificate of entitlement to board flights, ferries or trains to Britain
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Trump's $38 billion plan to overhaul US immigration detention: Explained
Trump's $38 billion plan will add 92,600 ICE beds through new mega detention centres, aiming to speed deportations and consolidate facilities nationwide
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US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report
Overseas Indians are opting for Indian health plans for lower premiums, GST relief and AI-led onboarding, says Policybazaar data
 "US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report")
China to allow UK, Canada citizens visa-free stay from Feb 17: How it works
China visa-free entry: From February 17, 2026, UK and Canada passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days as Beijing moves to revive travel and business ties
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US visa approved after 2 rejections: Don't give up, says Indian applicant
With US visa interviews pushed back and scrutiny tighter, one applicant shares how preparation helped him secure a 10-year B1/B2 visa after two refusals
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Indian passport jumps to 75th in Henley Index; visit 56 visa-free countries
Passport Ranking List 2026: India moves up 10 places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, though its visa-free tally dips slightly to 56 destinations
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Rs 1 crore per migrant? How Trump govt spent money on deportations
Senate Democrats say migrants were sent to remote nations at huge cost, with little oversight and many later returned home
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Why Germany is turning to Indian nurses to fill growing workforce gap
Germany faces a shortage of up to 40,000 nurses as its ageing population strains hospitals, prompting a hiring push in India alongside new mobility and skills agreements
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UK study visas drop 31% in January 2026, work, care routes plunge too
UK Health and Care Worker visas fall to 500; study route records weakest January in years after dependant and salary rule changes
Canada Bill C-12: Thousands of immigrants face tougher permit, asylum rules
Canada's proposed immigration law could expand permit cancellation powers and tighten asylum deadlines. Here's what temporary residents should know
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Immigration rule: US restricts truck licences to H-2A, H-2B, E-2 holders
US truck license rule: After deadly highway crashes, the Trump administration limits non-domiciled commercial truck licences to select visa holders and tighter checks
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UK settlement rules: Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, say MPs
Over 50 MPs urge Shabana Mahmood to rule out applying new 10-year ILR rules to migrant families already living and working in the UK
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EB-5 visa denied? Will multiple petitions help your case? Experts explain
Immigration lawyers warn that filing multiple I-290Bs after an EB-5 rejection may not improve your chances. Here's what investors should know
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Greece trip on cards? Schengen visa centres reopen in India for travellers
Planning a Greece trip? Visa Application Centres across India have resumed. Here's how to apply for a Schengen visa and what documents you need
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'UK colonised by immigrants': Billionaire Ratcliffe's remark causes uproar
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments prompt criticism from Keir Starmer, Ed Davey and Stella Creasy as UK migration rules tighten
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