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Immigration
Page 18 - Latest Updates on Immigration
US denies business visa to Indian techie earning Rs 1 cr after 3 questions
A senior Indian tech lead was denied a US B1/B2 visa in under a minute at the New Delhi embassy, despite strong ties and plans to attend a major tech conference
 "US denies business visa to Indian techie earning Rs 1 cr after 3 questions")
'America gave us a dream, took our youth': Student confronts US Vice Prez
Indian-origin student confronts JD Vance over Trump immigration policy and interfaith remarks
 "'America gave us a dream, took our youth': Student confronts US Vice Prez")
US re-vetting for foreign workers returns: Impact on Indians decoded
USCIS scraps Biden-era rule allowing automatic EAD extensions, affecting H-4 spouses and adjustment applicants from October 30, 2025
 "US re-vetting for foreign workers returns: Impact on Indians decoded")
Green card applicants: One mistake on this form could cost you, warns USCIS
Green card applicants risk rejection if Form I-485 is incomplete, warns USCIS, as errors in the public charge section remain a major cause of delays
 "Green card applicants: One mistake on this form could cost you, warns USCIS")
US ends automatic work permit extensions, thousands of Indian workers hit
US Work Permit News: The US has ended automatic work permit extensions for migrant workers from October 30, 2025, affecting thousands, including Indian employees
 "US ends automatic work permit extensions, thousands of Indian workers hit")
Bulgaria to open long-term visa centres for Indians in 6 cities from Nov 1
Indian citizens can apply for Bulgaria's long-term D visa at VFS Global centres in six cities, starting November 1, 2025
 "Bulgaria to open long-term visa centres for Indians in 6 cities from Nov 1")
H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to stop using H-1B visas, accusing them of replacing qualified American graduates with foreign workers
 "H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants")
Visa fraud: How an Indian-origin man duped New Zealand's immigration system
Indian-origin man in New Zealand jailed to home detention for charging up to $30,000 in a visa fraud scheme using fake jobs and wage records
 "Visa fraud: How an Indian-origin man duped New Zealand's immigration system")
Canada Express Entry: 1,000 immigrants get permanent residency invitations
Canada invites 1,000 skilled workers already employed in the country to apply for permanent residency, with a minimum CRS score of 533 in its latest CEC-focused Express Entry draw
 "Canada Express Entry: 1,000 immigrants get permanent residency invitations")
From Germany to Spain, top 10 European study abroad destinations in 2026
As visa hurdles rise in Canada and the US, a new report finds Europe could see 5% yearly growth in international enrolments through 2030
 "From Germany to Spain, top 10 European study abroad destinations in 2026")
US refuses tourist visa to man with high-paying job, property, family ties
A US-based safety manager says his US tourist visa was denied despite strong family and financial ties, sparking debate online about unpredictable B2 refusals
 "US refuses tourist visa to man with high-paying job, property, family ties")
H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees
USCIS has stopped taking cheques and money orders. Immigration applicants must now pay filing fees by US bank account debit or credit card, using new forms
 "H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees")
Australia rolls out confidential support for immigrants with expired visas
Australia launches confidential online booking tool to help people with expired visas resolve their immigration status voluntarily and without enforcement pressure
 "Australia rolls out confidential support for immigrants with expired visas")
H-1B visa: US tech grads lose jobs to cheaper foreign workers, says CEO
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws support from Skillstorm CEO, who says US tech graduates are losing jobs to cheaper foreign workers
Schengen visa rejection: Why an Indian couple's Norway trip is now in limbo
Indian man's Norway trip plan hit a roadblock after his Schengen visa was denied over doubts he would return home despite full paperwork and family invitation
 "Schengen visa rejection: Why an Indian couple's Norway trip is now in limbo")
Canada Express Entry: 302 foreigners invited under provincial nominee draw
Canada's latest Express Entry draw issued 302 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 761 as competition remains tight in 2025
 "Canada Express Entry: 302 foreigners invited under provincial nominee draw")
H-1B visa fee: From students to skilled workers, full list of who is exempt
USCIS clarifies that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only apply to new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, mostly affecting workers outside the United States
 "H-1B visa fee: From students to skilled workers, full list of who is exempt")
H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor
US entrepreneur James Fishback says American tech firms should stop hiring skilled workers from India and rely on domestic talent instead
 "H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor")
US to photograph green card, visa holders entering and leaving from Dec
The US will photograph all non-citizens entering and leaving the country from December 2025, expanding facial recognition checks to green card holders and children
 "US to photograph green card, visa holders entering and leaving from Dec")
Now, OCI cardholders can file e-Arrival cards online 72 hrs before landing
OCI cardholders can now submit e-Arrival cards online before travel, as India rolls out new rules while also tightening conditions for keeping OCI status
 "Now, OCI cardholders can file e-Arrival cards online 72 hrs before landing")