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Immigration
Page 3 - Latest Updates on Immigration
US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers
The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only
 "US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers")
OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings
 "OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status")
US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained
The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list
 "US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained")
Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't
Trump's remarks on revoking citizenship revive questions over US denaturalisation law, who can be targeted, and how rare such cases remain
 "Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't")
US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories
 "US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls")
Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high
Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.
 "Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high")
Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa
Indian passengers can now transit through German airports without a separate visa. Here's how the rules worked earlier and what still applies
 "Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa")
Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained
A federal investigation in West Virginia uncovered unlawful employment, cash payments and a sham marriage used to seek a US green card
 "Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained")
UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants
Undercover investigation alleges fraudulent Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas backed by forged documents and fake payroll trails
 "UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants")
100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests
Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term
 "100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests")
Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas
Indian students applying to Australia are likely to face deeper checks, more documents and longer processing times after a key visa re-rating
 "Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas")
Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers
Indian passport holders can now transit through German airports without a separate visa under specified conditions, easing travel via Europe
 "Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers")
Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples
Indian travellers and foreign residents may need to budget more for Japan trips and stay
 "Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples")
H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US
From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)
 "H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US")
Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa
From freelancers to company founders, Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa offers a fresh Schengen-based option for non-EU remote workers
 "Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa")
US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked
The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students
Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches
ICE is holding more than 68,400 people in detention. Here is what immigrants and US citizens should know if approached by officers
 "Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches")
South Australia issues 344 skilled visa invites, opens doors for Indians
The first draw of the new migration year focused on healthcare, engineering, IT, education and construction roles
 "South Australia issues 344 skilled visa invites, opens doors for Indians")
Hundreds of Indian students in Germany face visa risk: What went wrong
German authorities say IU Berlin's hybrid programmes do not meet full-time study rules, putting hundreds of Indian students at risk
H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice
With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping
 "H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice")