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Immigration
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Trump to pay migrant teens Rs 2 lakh to return home under new programme
The Trump administration will pay unaccompanied migrant teens $2,500 to voluntarily return home, a move rights groups say could pressure minors to drop asylum bids
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US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest
US cap on foreign students Visa: The White House proposal to limit foreign undergraduates to 15% per campus and 5% per country has raised worries among Indian students and education experts
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Helicopter, chemical agents: US immigration raids turn increasingly violent
Activists, residents and leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fuelling neighbourhood tensions
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China delays launch of K visa for tech talent amid social media backlash
China's rollout of its new K visa for foreign professionals has been delayed as embassies remain closed for holidays, amid public criticism over job concerns and timing
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be struck down, say US attorneys
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups has taken President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee to court, calling it an unlawful tax
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Cap foreign students at 15%, max 5% per country: Trump to US universities
Trump administration memo orders US colleges to cap foreign undergraduates at 15%, linking compliance to federal grants and penalties
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US Bill to end H-1B exemptions puts universities, Indian academics at risk
US H-1B Bill 2025: A Republican Bill in the US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa exemptions for universities and research bodies, a move that could hit Indian academics hard
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America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat
US universities are cutting budgets as international enrolments plunge under Trump's visa curbs, with DePaul reporting a 30% fall this autumn
US visa applicants may face delays as shutdown takes effect: Embassy warns
US government shutdown halts non-essential services, but visa and passport processing at embassies will continue, with possible delays
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UK immigration rules: Britain to end automatic PR for asylum seekers
Britain will end automatic settlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers, with tougher rules on language, work and contributions
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US govt shutdown: Impact on H-1B, student and tourist visas decoded
US government shutdown may not stop visa processing, but Indian applicants could face slowdowns in H-1B, labour checks and embassy resources
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Denmark tightens rules for foreign students, cuts work permit stay
Denmark to tighten rules for Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali students with tougher entry tests, fewer family visas and shorter post-study work permits
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US visa costs: New $250 integrity fee pushes Indian visitor visas to Rs 40k
Visiting the US just got more expensive as a new $250 visa integrity fee came into effect on October 1, raising costs for Indian travellers to around $442 per visitor visa
US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025
From October 20, 2025, US green card holders must pass a tougher 20-question civics test to qualify for citizenship under new USCIS rules
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Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B
US O-1 visa is a special non-immigrant visa provided to individuals exhibiting extraordinary ability. Eligibility requires meeting stringent criteria that establish national or international acclaim
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Japan sees rise in anti-foreigner sentiment amid population crisis
Outside a train station near Tokyo, hundreds of people cheer as Sohei Kamiya, head of the surging nationalist party Sanseito, criticises Japan's rapidly growing foreign population. As opponents, separated by uniformed police and bodyguards, accuse him of racism, Kamiya shouts back, saying he is only talking common sense. Sanseito, while still a minor party, made big gains in July's parliamentary election, and Kamiya's Japanese First platform of anti-globalism, anti-immigration and anti-liberalism is gaining broader traction ahead of a ruling party vote Saturday that will choose the likely next prime minister. Anti-immigrant policies, which allow populists to vent their dissatisfaction on easy targets, are appealing to more Japanese as they struggle with dwindling salaries, rising prices and bleak future outlooks. Many Japanese are frustrated by these problems, though we are too reserved to speak out. Mr. Kamiya is spelling them all out for us, said Kenzo Hagiya, a retiree in the ..
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China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?
China launches K visa for global STEM talent, offering flexible entry and work options. Indians may also qualify under the new scheme
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New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works
Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can now apply for a new visa allowing stays of up to 5 years, extendable to 10, with strict income and insurance rules
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US govt shutdown: Impact on visas and migration applicants explained
US government shutdown leaves immigration partly functional, with USCIS running, ICE enforcement intact, but courts and labour filings disrupted
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Canada invites 291 for permanent residency, cut-off score rises to 855
Canada invited 291 foreign nationals for permanent residency under its latest Express Entry draw, with the CRS cut-off rising to 855
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