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US immigrant population falls by 2.2 million as Trump fuels fear: Decoded

Fall of US Immigrant: Immigrant population in the US may have fallen by 2.2 million in six months, as Trump's second-term crackdown fuels fear, deportations and visa revocations

UK visa crackdown: Indian worker applications fall 18%, care visas down 93%

UK visa Updates: Indian Skilled Worker and student visa applications to the UK have plunged, with Health and Care Worker visas dropping over 90% since 2023

US Green Card holders warned: Tougher 'good moral character' checks ahead

US widens citizenship rules, ordering officers to weigh conduct, taxes, jobs and community ties in 'good moral character' test

Immigration wrap: US, Canada, UK, China, Vietnam announce visa changes

US, Canada, UK, China, Vietnam, India roll out major visa, deportation and study abroad rule changes in second week of August

H-1B visa revamp may leave fresh graduates with no shot at US jobs: Decoded

US plans wage-based H-1B visa selection, a shift that could hurt fresh graduates and favour higher-paying tech roles

Visa fraud, sex trafficking: 5 Indian-Americans abuse US immigration system

US Visa fraud, sex trafficking: Five Indian-Americans in Nebraska charged over sex trafficking, fake visas, drug deals and laundering $565k, say US federal prosecutors

China to launch new visa for STEM talent as Trump cracks down on immigrants

China will launch a K Visa from October 1, 2025, to attract young foreign science and tech talent, offering flexible stay rules and no local job requirement

India tightens OCI card cancellation rules: Criminals not welcome back home

India Govt tightens OCI rules: India will now cancel OCI cards if holders face at least two years' jail or are charge-sheeted for offences carrying seven years or more in prison

Vietnam launches 5-year visa waiver for top global talent; Indians eligible

Vietnam's new long-term visa waiver card opens from August 15 for top global talent, including eligible Indians, for stays up to five years

Illegal immigrants in US: Self-deport and get free flight, $1,000 & more

US offers illegal immigrants a free flight, $1,000 bonus, and a fine waiver to voluntarily return home via the CBP Home mobile app

H-1B shocker: 1 in 6 Indians face early US deportation risk, survey finds

New survey shows rising cases of Indian H-1B holders getting deportation notices before the 60-day grace period ends, risking a permanent US ban

H-1B visa expiring? Indian chose Jamaica for visa slots, smooth process

An Indian H-1B visa holder renewed his visa in Jamaica instead of India and shared the full process, documents, costs, and interview details in a detailed Reddit post

US Visa Bulletin Sept 2025: Indian employment-based green cards may freeze

September's US Visa Bulletin keeps Indian family F2A filings open but warns employment-based green cards may freeze by month-end due to high demand

Canada Express Entry: PR applicants need mandatory upfront medical exam

From August 21, 2025, Canada Express Entry PR applicants must complete a medical exam before applying, covering all family members, even non-accompanying

US to end 'Dropbox' visa renewals from Sept 2: Students, workers to be hit

US to scrap 'Dropbox' visa renewals for most work, student categories from Sept 2, 2025, forcing in-person interviews and likely delays in India

New Zealand to launch two new seasonal work visas from December 2025

From December 8, 2025, New Zealand will offer two new seasonal work visas for roles in agriculture, tourism, food processing, and more

UK immigration raids: Hundreds, including Indian migrants, arrested

UK migrants Arrest: UK arrests hundreds, including Indian nationals, in a nationwide crackdown on delivery riders working illegally, with asylum support reviews and business fines to follow

H-1B visa: White House clears rule to replace lottery with wage system

US may replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system, a move that could reshape job prospects for Indians seeking work in America

US fixed-term F-1, J-1 visas may disrupt studies for 4 lakh Indian students

The US plans to replace 'duration of status' with fixed-term student visas, raising costs and uncertainty for thousands of Indian students in multi-year courses

Kuwait offers visa on arrival for Indians with valid GCC residence permit

Indians with a valid GCC residence permit can now get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, while others must continue to apply in advance and await approval