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Immigration
Page 17 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Indians eye US, UK, Germany, Korea as study abroad interest up 37%: Report
Despite visa caps and tighter policies, Indian students are increasingly looking at future-ready careers abroad, with a 37 per cent jump in study enquiries in 2025
 "Indians eye US, UK, Germany, Korea as study abroad interest up 37%: Report")
New Zealand visa: Indians must get police certificate from passport office
New Zealand visa Rule: From December 1, 2025, only police clearance certificates issued by a Regional Passport Office will be accepted for New Zealand visa applications from Indians residing in India
 "New Zealand visa: Indians must get police certificate from passport office")
Schengen visa in 4 days! How this Indian couple got lucky with Austria trip
An Indian couple got their Austria Schengen visa approved in just 4 days. Here's what they submitted-and why others are still struggling
 "Schengen visa in 4 days! How this Indian couple got lucky with Austria trip")
UK warns international students: No asylum bids after study visa expiry
The UK Home Office is sending direct messages to foreign students, cautioning against overstays and asylum misuse as record claims pressure the system
 "UK warns international students: No asylum bids after study visa expiry")
US tourist visa denied over 'English fluency' doubt: What Indians must note
A 36-year-old Indian man and his elderly parents were denied US tourist visas despite ₹50 lakh in savings and a two-week holiday plan. Here's what went wrong
 "US tourist visa denied over 'English fluency' doubt: What Indians must note")
Canada study visa: Indians need ₹14 lakh as proof of funds after 11% hike
Students applying after September 1 must show more money in bank; a family of four now needs CA$42,543 (₹26.2 lakh) to qualify for study permit
 "Canada study visa: Indians need ₹14 lakh as proof of funds after 11% hike")
Malaysia is visa-free for Indians, but you could still be denied entry
Malaysia allows 30-day visa-free entry for Indians, but travellers without proof of funds, return ticket, or stay risk being denied entry under NTL rules
 "Malaysia is visa-free for Indians, but you could still be denied entry")
Immigration Act 2025 kicks in: Fake visas, overstays to invite tougher jail
From forged passports to overstaying foreigners, the 2025 law brings tougher jail terms, mandatory reporting by institutions, and replaces four older legislations
 "Immigration Act 2025 kicks in: Fake visas, overstays to invite tougher jail")
Immigration, visa rule changes from Sept 2025: What students, workers face
From US visa interviews to UK refugee rules, and new visas in New Zealand, key reforms across major destinations take effect this month
 "Immigration, visa rule changes from Sept 2025: What students, workers face")
Indian family denied US tourist visa: Was Rs 80 lakh savings too little?
Reddit post sparks debate after consular officers deny B2 visas without questions
 "Indian family denied US tourist visa: Was Rs 80 lakh savings too little?")
US visa curbs bite: Universities fear 40% fall in international students
Universities brace for enrolment drops of up to 40 per cent as visa delays, travel bans and stricter scrutiny disrupt the new academic year
 "US visa curbs bite: Universities fear 40% fall in international students")
US warns 3 lakh Indian students: Break laws, lose visa, face lifetime ban
The US Embassy in India has warned students that breaking laws could lead to visa revocation, deportation, or a permanent ban from the US
 "US warns 3 lakh Indian students: Break laws, lose visa, face lifetime ban")
New Zealand golden visa: Foreigners can now buy homes worth Rs 25 crore
New Zealand has eased its foreign buyer ban, allowing golden visa holders to purchase houses valued at Rs 25 crore or more from the end of 2025
 "New Zealand golden visa: Foreigners can now buy homes worth Rs 25 crore")
No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown
Trump's draft proposals on student visa point to espionage and fraud risks linked to Chinese nationals, but the rules would also hit Indian students, who now form the largest group in US universities
 "No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown")
H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data
With US officials calling the H-1B programme a "scam", former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai said Indian IT firms now rely less on the visa, with American tech giants among the top applicants
 "H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data")
UK study visas: Nearly 1 lakh Indians among 18% rise in first half of 2025
UK Home Office data shows an 18% rise in UK study visas in early 2025, led by Indian and Chinese students, though dependant numbers have dropped sharply
Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers
USCIS officers may once again interview neighbours and co-workers to assess immigrants' moral character before granting citizenship
 "Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers")
No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US
Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts
 "No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US")
US tourist visa denied to Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: What went wrong
A 26-year-old Mumbai woman's B2 visa was denied after a brief interview, raising concerns over tougher scrutiny of young female applicants
 "US tourist visa denied to Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: What went wrong")
No course change in first year? US proposal alarms international students
The US DHS has proposed new F-1 visa rules restricting course changes in the first year, introducing a fixed four-year stay, and making extensions costlier and more complex
