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Immigration
Page 24 - Latest Updates on Immigration
India YPS ballot open: Apply to live, study, work in UK for 2 years
Indians aged 18-30 can now apply for the UK's Young Professionals Scheme; ballot open till 1:30 pm IST on July 24, 2025
 "India YPS ballot open: Apply to live, study, work in UK for 2 years")
UK immigration overhaul: Indians face new job, visa and salary rules
New UK visa rules from July 22 raise salary and skill thresholds, cut eligible jobs, and propose longer wait for settlement for Indian migrants
 "UK immigration overhaul: Indians face new job, visa and salary rules")
Will UK bring back tax-free shopping? What retailers demand from govt
Making purchases exempt from VAT could result in £3.65 billion ($4.9 billion) of additional spending by visitors from the European Union
 "Will UK bring back tax-free shopping? What retailers demand from govt")
Bollywood couple's $4 million scam duped over 100 in Texas property deals
ICE detains Bollywood singer's husband Sammy Mukherjee in $4 million Texas real estate fraud case after years of alleged scams targeting Indian-Americans
 "Bollywood couple's $4 million scam duped over 100 in Texas property deals")
US visa crackdown: Hotels order 36% more background checks on foreign staff
US hotels ordered 36 per cent more background checks in early 2025 amid Trump's immigration crackdown, raising job hurdles for Indian workers in hospitality
 "US visa crackdown: Hotels order 36% more background checks on foreign staff")
Thailand's nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers: Decoded
Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa draws 35,000+ applicants in a year, offering a five-year stay option for digital nomads, remote workers and wellness tourists
 "Thailand's nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers: Decoded")
H-1B visa 2026 cap reached; Entries decline 27% under new USCIS rules
US caps FY2026 H-1B visas, fewer multiple registrations seen under new lottery rules
 "H-1B visa 2026 cap reached; Entries decline 27% under new USCIS rules")
Earn Rs 5-10 lakh/month? You may get PR in Italy, Greece, Grenada
From France to Grenada, investment-backed relocation is attracting wealthy Indians looking for long-term foreign residency and eventual citizenship
 "Earn Rs 5-10 lakh/month? You may get PR in Italy, Greece, Grenada")
60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status
Some H-1B visa holders are being issued deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period, raising concerns over USCIS enforcement practices
 "60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status")
Canada Super Visa: Parents of immigrants can stay up to 5 years per visit
The Canadian Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of citizens or permanent residents stay for up to 5 years per visit, with multiple entries allowed over 10 years
 "Canada Super Visa: Parents of immigrants can stay up to 5 years per visit")
Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path
Bahrain's 10-year Golden Residency Visa offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative to the UAE's, with options for professionals, retirees, and property investors
 "Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path")
'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained
A US visa meant to protect immigrant crime victims has become the focus of a federal fraud case, with Louisiana police officers accused of faking crimes for visa approvals
 "'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained")
UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians: How to apply? All you need to know | Golden visa application
The UAE has rolled out a new nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians. For ₹23 lakh, eligible professionals can now secure a lifelong residency in Dubai, without buying property or owning a business.
 "UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians: How to apply? All you need to know | Golden visa application")
Canada to invite 17,860 sponsors for parent, grandparent PR from July 28
Starting July 28, 2025, Canada will invite 17,860 people from its 2020 sponsor pool to apply for permanent residency for their parents or grandparents
 "Canada to invite 17,860 sponsors for parent, grandparent PR from July 28")
Germany freelance visa: With ₹1.27 lakh, Indians can work without employer
Germany offers a freelance visa for Indians working in professions like media, law, IT, and consulting-no employer needed. Here's how to apply and qualify
 "Germany freelance visa: With ₹1.27 lakh, Indians can work without employer")
US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban
An Irish tourist overstayed his US visit by 3 days. He was jailed for 100 days, deported, and banned for 10 years-raising concerns for visitors and travellers
 "US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban")
New Zealand: Indian students can work 25 hours/week under new visa rules
From November 3, 2025, student visa holders in New Zealand can work 25 hours a week, as the country rolls out new rules to attract global talent
 "New Zealand: Indian students can work 25 hours/week under new visa rules")
'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns
Trump administration warns immigrants that fake marriages won't lead to US citizenship, as crackdown on marriage fraud takes centre stage
 "'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns")
EB-5: Visa dates for Indian investors jump 6 months, Green Card line clears
EB-5 green card priority date for Indians jumps six months in August 2025, making the investor visa a preferred route amid growing US visa backlogs
 "EB-5: Visa dates for Indian investors jump 6 months, Green Card line clears")
US ends bond hearings for illegal entrants, expands immigration detention
US expands detention of illegal entrants, ending bond hearings. Release now only possible through Homeland Security exceptions under 1996 law
 "US ends bond hearings for illegal entrants, expands immigration detention")
