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Immigration
Page 33 - Latest Updates on Immigration
US to green card holders, visitors: Carry ID at all times or risk fine
US warns green card holders and visitors to carry ID proof at all times or face fines. Indians, the second-largest immigrant group, could be affected
 "US to green card holders, visitors: Carry ID at all times or risk fine")
No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky
Thousands of Indian students with US college admissions are still waiting for F-1 visa slots. Some are exploring third-country appointments, but the process is far from simple
 "No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky")
India-UK deal clears visa path for Indians chasing UK jobs: Explained
India-UK trade deal secures short-term visa access for Indian professionals, offering more clarity for those working in or planning to move to the UK
 "India-UK deal clears visa path for Indians chasing UK jobs: Explained")
H-1B visa lottery may end: What this means for Indian techies, students
The US is planning to scrap its H-1B visa lottery for a weighted system, a move that could reshape how Indian professionals and students approach careers and education in America
 "H-1B visa lottery may end: What this means for Indian techies, students")
Canada invites 4,000 foreigners in healthcare, social services for PR
IRCC issues 4,000 permanent residency invites in latest draw with CRS cut-off dropping to 475, targeting 37 healthcare and social service roles
 "Canada invites 4,000 foreigners in healthcare, social services for PR")
Deliveroo, Uber Eats to aid UK govt crackdown on illegal migrants
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to help UK Home Office crack down on illegal migrants by tracking misuse of accounts near asylum hotels
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Cheap holidays from cancelled trips: How to grab flights and stays for less
Missed your trip? Sites like SpareFare let you resell unused flights or hotel bookings at a discount - and help someone else bag a bargain getaway
 "Cheap holidays from cancelled trips: How to grab flights and stays for less")
UK asylum racket: PoK migrants pay ₹58 lakh for fake visas, reveals report
PoK migrants are reportedly using fake job docs and paying up to ₹58.5 lakh for UK visas, then applying for asylum, a Telegraph sting has revealed
 "UK asylum racket: PoK migrants pay ₹58 lakh for fake visas, reveals report")
Fake country, fake embassy: How Ghaziabad man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy
UP STF busts fake 'West Arctica' embassy in Ghaziabad; man posed as ambassador, ran hawala racket, used forged passports and fake diplomatic plates
 "Fake country, fake embassy: How Ghaziabad man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy")
H-1B lottery may end: US considers merit-based selection for work visas
The US may replace its H-1B visa lottery with a weighted system favouring high earners, affecting how Indians apply for the coveted work visa
 "H-1B lottery may end: US considers merit-based selection for work visas")
Want to freelance in Europe? Germany's ₹1.9L/month visa route may suit you
Germany's Freelance Visa lets Indians work independently across fields like IT, media and teaching. Here's how to qualify, apply, and what it costs
 "Want to freelance in Europe? Germany's ₹1.9L/month visa route may suit you")
F-1 visa crisis: What Indians stranded in US visa-loan-tuition loop do
Indian students stuck in visa limbo as US F-1 appointments remain elusive
 "F-1 visa crisis: What Indians stranded in US visa-loan-tuition loop do")
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
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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")