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Immigration
Page 15 - Latest Updates on Immigration
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
 "Green card holders barred from US govt-backed business loans from March 1")
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")
Budget 2026 brings tax relief, investment flexibility for overseas Indians
From lower TCS on foreign travel to easier equity access and property sale relief, Budget 2026 brings a clutch of changes for NRIs and overseas Indians
 "Budget 2026 brings tax relief, investment flexibility for overseas Indians")
Budget 2026 relief: Lower TCS on foreign education, medical travel
Union Budgeet 2026: Lower TCS rates under LRS aim to ease upfront tax costs for overseas education, medical treatment and travel spending
 "Budget 2026 relief: Lower TCS on foreign education, medical travel")
Canada Super Visa open for parents, grandparents: Rules and how to apply
With the Parents and Grandparents Program paused next year, the Super Visa remains the only long-term family visit route to Canada
 "Canada Super Visa open for parents, grandparents: Rules and how to apply")
As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity
With US, UK, Canada and Australia tightening rules, policymakers see a chance to position India as a credible study destination for foreign students
 "As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity")
H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn
The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption
 "H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn")
UK skilled visa: Advertising fake sponsorships to become a criminal offence
New law makes advertising false skilled worker visa sponsorships a criminal offence as the UK steps up action against organised immigration fraud
 "UK skilled visa: Advertising fake sponsorships to become a criminal offence")