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Immigration
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Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps
A student's SEVIS record was terminated after an H-1B withdrawal delay, raising concerns about status loss and the need for swift USCIS confirmation
 "Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps")
No one can guarantee a Canadian visa, warns IRCC: Key facts for applicants
Canada warns against rising visa and job scams targeting Indians, stressing that no one can guarantee a Canadian visa or eTA outside official channels
 "No one can guarantee a Canadian visa, warns IRCC: Key facts for applicants")
Green Card success: How hiring an attorney helped this couple get US PR
A couple shared their relief on Reddit after finally receiving their US Green Card, detailing their months-long application process and interview experience
 "Green Card success: How hiring an attorney helped this couple get US PR")
US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes
A Reddit user claimed his US visa was first approved and then suddenly rejected at the New Delhi embassy, sparking online debate over possible system or documentation errors
 "US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes")
Canada PR: Cash-paid jobs face rejection as IRCC tightens scrutiny
IRCC has started rejecting permanent residency applications where salaries were paid in cash, raising questions about fairness and documentation standards
 "Canada PR: Cash-paid jobs face rejection as IRCC tightens scrutiny")
H-1B visa: From stricter job rules to $100,000 fee, list of planned changes
H-1B Visa Changes: Trump administration proposes sweeping H-1B visa reforms with a $100,000 fee, stricter job definitions, and a wage-based lottery system
 "H-1B visa: From stricter job rules to $100,000 fee, list of planned changes")
Planning a Europe trip? New Schengen biometric entry rule now in effect
Europe New travel rules 2025: From October 12, non-EU travellers to Europe must register biometrics under the new Entry/Exit System replacing passport stamps by April 2026
 "Planning a Europe trip? New Schengen biometric entry rule now in effect")
Philippines bets on visa-free entry, direct flights to woo Indian tourists
The Philippines is banking on visa-free travel and new direct flights from India to boost arrivals and deepen tourism links across South-East Asia
 "Philippines bets on visa-free entry, direct flights to woo Indian tourists")
France woos Indian students with affordable courses, 2-yr post-study visas
As the US and Europe tighten visa rules, France invites more Indian students with affordable education, English courses, and post-study visas
 "France woos Indian students with affordable courses, 2-yr post-study visas")
How Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals in US
The Trump administration announced the fee on September 19, arguing that employers were replacing American workers with cheaper talent from overseas
 "How Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals in US")
US sees 20% fall in foreign student arrivals in August, 45% drop from India
International student arrivals to the United States fell by 19% in August 2025, with the steepest decline from India, as visa delays and new travel bans under Trump disrupted university enrolment
 "US sees 20% fall in foreign student arrivals in August, 45% drop from India")
Canada: 47,000 foreign students 'missing', Indians top the list, says IRCC
Canada's immigration agency has revealed that over 47,000 foreign students may be staying in the country illegally, with India among the top nations flagged for visa non-compliance
 "Canada: 47,000 foreign students 'missing', Indians top the list, says IRCC")
France sees 17% rise in Indian students, nears 2030 target of 30,000
France has recorded a 17% rise in Indian student enrolments for 2024-25, bringing it closer to its goal of hosting 30,000 Indian students by 2030, the Embassy of France said
 "France sees 17% rise in Indian students, nears 2030 target of 30,000")
H-1B visa row: Nvidia ready to pay $100,000 to keep immigrant talent
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the firm will keep sponsoring H-1B visas, as US business groups warn Trump's $100,000 fee could hurt the economy
 "H-1B visa row: Nvidia ready to pay $100,000 to keep immigrant talent")
The new downgrade: H-1B grooms lose appeal in India's marriage market
The United States is home to about 2.1 million NRIs, once considered ideal marriage prospects in India
 "The new downgrade: H-1B grooms lose appeal in India's marriage market")
No new UK visas for skilled Indians, says Starmer amid anti-immigration row
During his trade visit to Mumbai, the UK Prime Minister said the new free trade agreement does not include any expansion of visa access for Indian professionals
 "No new UK visas for skilled Indians, says Starmer amid anti-immigration row")
Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia allows all valid visa holders - including tourist, work, and family visit - to perform Umrah under new 2025 digital rules via Nusuk
 "Saudi Arabia to now allow all valid visa holders to perform Umrah")
Canada immigration fraud: Face 5-year ban if caught, warns IRCC
IRCC warns of growing immigration fraud and says offenders face a 5-year entry ban as Canada steps up checks on fake documents and job offers
Datanomics: H-1B visa hopefuls face longer waits amid US govt shutdown
The new H-1B visa petitions are likely to be hampered the most since the Department of Labor (DOL) - which certifies labor condition applications (LCAs) required for H-1Bs - has shut down its systems
 "Datanomics: H-1B visa hopefuls face longer waits amid US govt shutdown")
US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship
Despite securing a $100,000 scholarship to study at Columbia University, an Indian student's US visa was denied over doubts about his intent to return home