Page 28 - Latest Updates on Immigration

No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians

Indian students applying for US F, M, or J visas must now make their social media profiles public for screening, the US embassy has said

Your Airbnb was my home: Why Europeans are turning against tourists

Anti-tourism protests grow across Europe as locals blame visitors for housing woes. Cities like Venice, Barcelona and Lisbon push new rules to limit tourist crowds

Want Australian citizenship? This visa for top talent may get you there

Australia has launched a new permanent visa for globally recognised talent in research, sport, arts, business and academia

UK seeks more high-skilled Indian professionals via Global Talent visa

UK science minister calls for deeper academic ties with India and greater mobility of experts through Global Talent visa; new Industrial Strategy to be released soon

F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt

The US will now scan the social media profiles of all F, M, and J visa applicants, asking them to set accounts to "public" for vetting. Indian experts warn this raises privacy concerns

Canada's immigration system vulnerable to abuse? What IRCC report reveals

Canada's immigration department has confirmed 62 cases of staff misconduct, including bribery and privacy breaches. Experts say the system is vulnerable to abuse from within

US F-1 visa interviews just got tougher: What Indian students can do right

The US has resumed student visa processing but added stricter checks, including social media scrutiny. Experts advise applicants to stay clear, consistent and honest in their interviews

Indian students eye Germany, but US, UK, Canada remain top study choices

Indian students look beyond the US, UK, Canada and Australia as rising costs and visa curbs push families to explore affordable, policy-stable alternatives

Break US law, lose student visa: USCIS warns after ₹1 cr fraud by 2 Indians

The US embassy has warned that visas can be revoked if laws are broken, following the sentencing of two Indian students jailed for scamming elderly Americans

Canada not just a passport stop: 95% Indian migrants stay post-citizenship

Most Indian immigrants stay in Canada after becoming citizens, with 94.6% continuing to file taxes-challenging the idea of "Canadians of convenience", says a new StatsCan report

Canada's Strong Borders Act: Tough new rules to hit visa holders, migrants

Canada's Strong Borders Act could reshape visa and asylum rules, affecting Indian migrants among others, with stricter deadlines, new powers and faster decisions

US resumes student visa but anti-American social media posts risk rejection

US resumes student visa processing, but applicants must now make all social media accounts public or risk rejection, as new vetting rules come into force

1 million immigrants leave US labour force in 2 months amid Trump crackdown

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of foreign-born individuals in the civilian labour force dropped from 33.7 million in March to 32.7 million by May

Immigrants must pay back to America, act like guests: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger says immigrants must follow the law and give back to the US, while calling for bipartisan reform amid rising deportations under Trump

Germany needs 500,000 immigrants yearly, but 43% may not stay for long

Germany needs around 500,000 new migrants each year, but a new IAB study shows 43% of immigrants are uncertain or planning to leave the country

Schengen-style GCC visa: Get set to visit UAE, Saudi, Oman with one permit

Soon, travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait with one visa as GCC approves a Schengen-style unified tourist visa awaiting rollout

Rs 43 lakh for green card: How fake EB-1A claims are trapping Indians

The EB-1A is a first-preference, employment-based immigrant visa. It is open to people who meet strict eligibility criteria in their field of expertise

No SATs or high fee: Australia brings ATAR board to Indian schools

Indian students can now study under Australia's WACE curriculum, gain ATAR scores, and apply globally-without SATs or sky-high fee

Trump's $5 mn Gold Card visa gets over 68,000 global sign-ups in 5 days

Over 68,000 people have registered for Donald Trump's new $5 million 'Gold Card' visa, pitched as a premium path to US residency-though legal experts warn it lacks legislative backing

Target New York, Chicago, LA where millions of migrants live: Trump to ICE

US President Donald Trump has ordered the largest mass deportation in American history, targeting cities like New York and Los Angeles, triggering nationwide protests and legal challenges