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Immigration
Page 31 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Australia lifts 2026 foreign student cap by 8%: Will Indians benefit?
Australia will raise its 2026 international student cap to 295,000, but tighter visa rules and housing shortages still trouble Indian applicants
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H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for an end to Indian H-1B visas, sparking backlash from tech leaders who say immigrant talent powers US innovation
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Green card applicants via family face deportation risk under USCIS rule
Green card applicants using family ties now face deportation if denied, as USCIS tightens rules under Trump's new August 2025 immigration policy
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Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR
IRCC issues 225 ITAs under Express Entry for PNP candidates with a CRS cut-off of 739 in the first August 2025 draw
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Switzerland Schengen visa: New doc rules for Indian applicants from August
Indian tourists heading to Switzerland must follow the updated Schengen visa checklist-no additional documents will be considered
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F-1 visa mess: Fall classes start but thousands still without visas
US universities have started classes, but thousands of foreign students are still stuck without visa slots, risking tuition and housing losses
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US warns Indians: Overstaying visa could mean deportation, permanent ban
Indians overstaying US visas risk deportation, visa cancellation, and future entry bans, says US Embassy
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$15,000 visa bond: US tightens rules for visitors from overstay countries
From August 20, the US will launch a visa bond pilot programme requiring up to $15,000 from visitors of countries with high overstay rates
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Trump's 25% tariff on India: What it means for students and skilled workers
Indian students and workers face rising costs, visa delays, and policy uncertainty as Trump slaps a 25 per cent tariff on India, sparking fresh concerns
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Asylum claims surge: UK universities may lose foreign student intake rights
UK universities may lose rights to recruit foreign students if they fail new visa compliance rules targeting asylum misuse, starting next month
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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