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Immigration
Page 18 - Latest Updates on Immigration
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
 "UK study visas: Nearly 1 lakh Indians among 18% rise in first half of 2025")
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
Indians with US visas can now travel to Argentina without new permit
Indians with valid US visas can now travel to Argentina without a separate tourist visa, as per a new resolution published in the country's Official Gazette
 "Indians with US visas can now travel to Argentina without new permit")
Extra cost, paperwork: US visa changes may upend Indian students' plans
US proposes ending "duration of status" for F and J visas, putting 420,000 Indian students at risk of mid-course visa renewals and higher costs
Greece Golden Visa: With ₹3 cr, Indians can live with family, travel Europe
From €250,000 property buys to Schengen access, Greece's Golden Visa offers Indians a flexible residency option with family inclusion and tax perks
 "Greece Golden Visa: With ₹3 cr, Indians can live with family, travel Europe")
Serbia work visa fraud: How Delhi men duped 19 Nepalis of Rs 70 lakh
Delhi Police have busted a visa fraud racket that duped 19 Nepali citizens of Rs 70 lakh with fake Serbian job offers, seizing passports and funds
 "Serbia work visa fraud: How Delhi men duped 19 Nepalis of Rs 70 lakh")
US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has branded the H-1B visa a "total scam", claiming it costs Americans their jobs
 "US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv")
UK immigration: Indians lead foreign sex crime surge with 257% rise in 3yrs
Convictions of Indian nationals for sexual offences in the UK jumped 257 per cent between 2021 and 2024, the steepest rise among foreign offenders
Oman to launch golden visa on August 31, following UAE and Saudi models
Oman will introduce its first golden visa scheme for investors on August 31, alongside business reforms and academic partnerships, following the model set by the UAE and Saudi Arabia
 "Oman to launch golden visa on August 31, following UAE and Saudi models")
H-1B visa, green card system flawed, US needs to hire Americans: Lutnick
US to overhaul H-1B and green card system; Trump administration eyes wage-based visa selection and new $5m 'gold card' residency scheme
 "H-1B visa, green card system flawed, US needs to hire Americans: Lutnick")
Time to pause H-1B visas? US Republicans renew debate under Trump crackdown
US Senator Mike Lee has questioned H-1B visas, as Republicans push for tighter rules. Indian tech workers remain the biggest users of the programme
 "Time to pause H-1B visas? US Republicans renew debate under Trump crackdown")
US F-1 visa: Filing form late may cause rejection; what Indians must know
US F-1 visa: Filing DS-160 just before the interview can cause cancellation or rejection. Here's what Section 214(b) means and how students can prepare better
 "US F-1 visa: Filing form late may cause rejection; what Indians must know")
US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only
US tightens citizenship rules: USCIS to weigh anti-American activity, social media posts and 'good moral character' in visa, green card, and naturalisation cases
 "US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only")
Canada student visas down 66%, foreign worker arrivals cut by half in 2025
Canada cut new student visas by 66 per cent and temporary worker arrivals by 51 per cent in early 2025, as IRCC tightened caps and raised requirements
 "Canada student visas down 66%, foreign worker arrivals cut by half in 2025")
Russia visa: 1 million Indians set for new job opportunities beyond UK, US
Russian companies are recruiting Indians in construction, machinery and electronics, as Moscow faces a workforce gap and consular demand rises
 "Russia visa: 1 million Indians set for new job opportunities beyond UK, US")
Canada visas in August: Indian visitor takes 45 days, work permit 7 weeks
Canada's updated visa timelines show Indian visitor visas now take 45 days, while work permits are processed in just over seven weeks
 "Canada visas in August: Indian visitor takes 45 days, work permit 7 weeks")
