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Immigration
Page 22 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Australia to admit 295,000 new international students in 2026; cap up by 9%
Australia will allow 295,000 new international students in 2026, with a strong push to recruit more from Southeast Asia
 "Australia to admit 295,000 new international students in 2026; cap up by 9%")
Germany entrepreneur visa for Indians: Guide to move and settle with family
germanyIndians can start a business in Germany with an entrepreneur visa. Here's how to apply, costs involved, and what challenges you and your family may face
 "Germany entrepreneur visa for Indians: Guide to move and settle with family")
New Zealand to charge tourists up to ₹2,040 to visit natural sites by 2027
From 2027, tourists visiting New Zealand's popular natural sites will pay ₹1,020-₹2,040 per person, as the government plans changes to conservation rules
 "New Zealand to charge tourists up to ₹2,040 to visit natural sites by 2027")
No H-1B visa, study and get out: Trump aide's message to foreign students
Trump aide Steve Bannon calls for foreign students to be expelled after graduation, reigniting debate over H-1B visas as US tech layoffs rise
 "No H-1B visa, study and get out: Trump aide's message to foreign students")
Re 1 visa sale: Get Schengen, UK, US visas for just ₹1 on Atlys today
Atlys' "One Way Out" campaign slashes visa application fees to Re 1 for Schengen, UK, US and 10+ countries. The sale ends tomorrow
 "Re 1 visa sale: Get Schengen, UK, US visas for just ₹1 on Atlys today")
USCIS warns: Stricter family visa checks and fraud crackdowns from August
US tightens screening for family visa petitions from August 1, 2025, with stricter checks on relationships, interviews, and fraud detection
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1.3 million migrants in UK live off govt money: Why leaders want it stopped
Over 1.3 million migrants get Universal Credit as UK plans tougher visa, asylum and settlement rules under new immigration White Paper
 "1.3 million migrants in UK live off govt money: Why leaders want it stopped")
F-1 visa and 221(g): Why Indian students shouldn't panic over slips
A 221(g) slip during your US F-1 visa interview isn't a rejection. Here's what it means, why it's issued, and how one Indian student got approved same-day
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US crackdown on birth tourism: Will pregnant, young women face visa heat?
Pregnant and young women face higher US visa denial risk as consulates crack down on suspected birth tourism. Officers now watch for signs during interviews
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August 2025 immigration changes: UK fee hike, Re 1 visas, Saudi work permit
From tuition hikes in England to ₹1 visa deals, Saudi permit rules and new US immigration fees-here's what changes for migrants in August 2025
 "August 2025 immigration changes: UK fee hike, Re 1 visas, Saudi work permit")
Schengen visa in 4 days? Indian couple gets 5-year multi-entry via cascade
Indian travellers with a clean Schengen visa history may now qualify for 2- or 5-year multi-entry visas under the EU's new "cascade" system
 "Schengen visa in 4 days? Indian couple gets 5-year multi-entry via cascade")
UK, Germany, Australia, US: Costs, top colleges & tips for Indian students
With US visa slots still scarce, Indian students are weighing other study destinations like the UK, Germany, and Australia-cost, culture, and visas all in play
 "UK, Germany, Australia, US: Costs, top colleges & tips for Indian students")
No more visa stickers: UK mandates eVisas for students, skilled workers
From July 15, international students and skilled workers heading to the UK will no longer get visa stickers in their passports, as the country shifts to eVisas
 "No more visa stickers: UK mandates eVisas for students, skilled workers")
Birthright citizenship: Travelling to give birth in US? Visa may be denied
US warns visas may be cancelled if used for childbirth to gain citizenship, as courts block Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship for non-citizens' kids
 "Birthright citizenship: Travelling to give birth in US? Visa may be denied")
Canada visa lottery: 17860 parents, grandparents of migrants invited for PR
Canada has reopened its Parents and Grandparents Program for 2025, with IRCC sending 17,860 invitations by lottery. Selected applicants must apply by October 9
 "Canada visa lottery: 17860 parents, grandparents of migrants invited for PR")
Visas for just ₹1! Atlys' UK, Schengen, UAE deal live on August 4, 5
Atlys is launching a ₹1 visa sale for Indian travellers on August 4 and 5, covering countries like the UK, UAE, US, and several Schengen nations
 "Visas for just ₹1! Atlys' UK, Schengen, UAE deal live on August 4, 5")
F-1 visa delays leave thousands of Indian students in N Carolina in limbo
With the US fall semester days away, Indian students are struggling to get visa slots, prompting 15 US lawmakers to urge action amid growing concern
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India-UK FTA offers 1,800 UK visas for chefs, yoga experts, musicians
India-UK FTA allows chefs, yoga experts, musicians and other professionals to work in Britain, with 1,800 visas offered annually for niche roles
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Heading to Europe? ₹2,000 travel permit required for each adult soon
Europe is raising the fee for its upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation from €7 to €20, sparking pushback from tourism bodies even before the system launches
 "Heading to Europe? ₹2,000 travel permit required for each adult soon")
US visa interview waiver 2025: Who is still eligible under new rules
Most US visa applicants, including children and seniors, must now attend in-person interviews unless they fall under limited exempt categories
 "US visa interview waiver 2025: Who is still eligible under new rules")
