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Page 2 - Latest Updates on Immigration

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

Travelling without a British passport? Dual citizens may be denied UK entry
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

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

Trump's $38 billion plan to overhaul US immigration detention: Explained
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

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
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

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

China to allow UK, Canada citizens visa-free stay from Feb 17: How it works
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

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

US visa approved after 2 rejections: Don't give up, says Indian applicant
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

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

Indian passport jumps to 75th in Henley Index; visit 56 visa-free countries
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

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

Rs 1 crore per migrant? How Trump govt spent money on deportations
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

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

Why Germany is turning to Indian nurses to fill growing workforce gap
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

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

UK study visas drop 31% in January 2026, work, care routes plunge too
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

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

Canada Bill C-12: Thousands of immigrants face tougher permit, asylum rules
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

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

Immigration rule: US restricts truck licences to H-2A, H-2B, E-2 holders
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

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

UK settlement rules: Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, say MPs
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

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

EB-5 visa denied? Will multiple petitions help your case? Experts explain
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

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

Greece trip on cards? Schengen visa centres reopen in India for travellers
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

'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

'UK colonised by immigrants': Billionaire Ratcliffe's remark causes uproar
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten

From 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025, government data shows a steady drop in Indians heading overseas for higher education

Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Italy approves new bill to tighten immigration, enable 'naval blockades'

Italy's conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni has approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting illegal immigration, including a so-called "naval blockade" for migrant ships trying to reach Italian shores. A cabinet meeting in the late Wednesday afternoon gave the go-ahead to the bill, which now needs to be discussed and approved in both chambers of parliament before becoming effective. Italy's new migration package - which also includes stricter surveillance at borders and cooperation with European agencies - comes a day after the approval of the new EU pact on migration and asylum, which Rome plans to implement swiftly. The package includes new powers that would enable Italian authorities to impose a naval blockade on migrant ships trying to enter Italy's territorial waters, under certain conditions. Authorities can ban the crossing into Italian waters for up to 30 days, in cases in which the migrant ship poses "serious threats to public order or ...

Italy approves new bill to tighten immigration, enable 'naval blockades'
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?

Indian executives report US B1/B2 visa denials under Section 214(b). Here's what the rule means and what happens after a refusal

US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

US visa, green card holders warned: LinkedIn mismatch may irk USCIS

Immigration attorney warns that mismatched LinkedIn details may lead to H-1B, OPT or green card refusals amid tighter US vetting

US visa, green card holders warned: LinkedIn mismatch may irk USCIS
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds

Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 12:34 PM IST