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Immigration
Page 21 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Kuwait offers visa on arrival for Indians with valid GCC residence permit
Indians with a valid GCC residence permit can now get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, while others must continue to apply in advance and await approval
 "Kuwait offers visa on arrival for Indians with valid GCC residence permit")
UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means
UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme allows foreign criminals to be removed before appeals, with hearings held remotely from their home country
 "UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means")
Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track
A new US bill proposes letting green card applicants waiting over 10 years pay $20,000 to fast-track their applications, alongside wider visa reforms
 "Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track")
Luxembourg visa scam: Over 40 Indians lured with fake short-stay permits
Luxembourg's business visa allows short stays for meetings and trade. Gujarat ATS says 40+ people were duped with fake visas sold for ₹8-12 lakh
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US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders
US to tighten green card age rules from August 15, putting thousands of Indian children at risk of losing eligibility once they turn 21
 "US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders")
Weekly Updates: US to Kuwait, 7 key immigration and study abroad changes
Immigration Weekly Updates Here: Visa delays, new rules and rising costs marked the first week of August 2025, with changes across the US, UK, Australia, Switzerland and Kuwait
 "Weekly Updates: US to Kuwait, 7 key immigration and study abroad changes")
Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims
Canada warns asylum seekers it's no shortcut to immigration as border arrests rise and international student claims hit record highs
 "Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims")
US visa new rules: Collect passport in person or get it delivered for ₹1200
From August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person or pay for home delivery, ending third-party pick-up options
 "US visa new rules: Collect passport in person or get it delivered for ₹1200")
US sees 16x visa spike in Re 1 sale; Vietnam, SA among top picks: Atlys
Atlys' Re 1 visa sale triggered a spike in applications from Indian travellers, with strong demand for the US, South Africa, Vietnam and Indonesia
 "US sees 16x visa spike in Re 1 sale; Vietnam, SA among top picks: Atlys")
USCIS warns immigrants: Break visa terms and you risk removal from US
US warns foreign workers on employment visas that breaking job terms can lead to removal, citing a recent H-2A case now under ICE investigation
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Australia lifts 2026 foreign student cap by 8%: Will Indians benefit?
Australia will raise its 2026 international student cap to 295,000, but tighter visa rules and housing shortages still trouble Indian applicants
 "Australia lifts 2026 foreign student cap by 8%: Will Indians benefit?")
H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for an end to Indian H-1B visas, sparking backlash from tech leaders who say immigrant talent powers US innovation
 "H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur")
Green card applicants via family face deportation risk under USCIS rule
Green card applicants using family ties now face deportation if denied, as USCIS tightens rules under Trump's new August 2025 immigration policy
Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR
IRCC issues 225 ITAs under Express Entry for PNP candidates with a CRS cut-off of 739 in the first August 2025 draw
 "Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR")
Switzerland Schengen visa: New doc rules for Indian applicants from August
Indian tourists heading to Switzerland must follow the updated Schengen visa checklist-no additional documents will be considered
 "Switzerland Schengen visa: New doc rules for Indian applicants from August")
F-1 visa mess: Fall classes start but thousands still without visas
US universities have started classes, but thousands of foreign students are still stuck without visa slots, risking tuition and housing losses
 "F-1 visa mess: Fall classes start but thousands still without visas")
US warns Indians: Overstaying visa could mean deportation, permanent ban
Indians overstaying US visas risk deportation, visa cancellation, and future entry bans, says US Embassy
 "US warns Indians: Overstaying visa could mean deportation, permanent ban")
$15,000 visa bond: US tightens rules for visitors from overstay countries
From August 20, the US will launch a visa bond pilot programme requiring up to $15,000 from visitors of countries with high overstay rates
 "$15,000 visa bond: US tightens rules for visitors from overstay countries")
Trump's 25% tariff on India: What it means for students and skilled workers
Indian students and workers face rising costs, visa delays, and policy uncertainty as Trump slaps a 25 per cent tariff on India, sparking fresh concerns
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Asylum claims surge: UK universities may lose foreign student intake rights
UK universities may lose rights to recruit foreign students if they fail new visa compliance rules targeting asylum misuse, starting next month
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