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Immigration
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60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status
Some H-1B visa holders are being issued deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period, raising concerns over USCIS enforcement practices
 "60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status")
Canada Super Visa: Parents of immigrants can stay up to 5 years per visit
The Canadian Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of citizens or permanent residents stay for up to 5 years per visit, with multiple entries allowed over 10 years
 "Canada Super Visa: Parents of immigrants can stay up to 5 years per visit")
Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path
Bahrain's 10-year Golden Residency Visa offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative to the UAE's, with options for professionals, retirees, and property investors
 "Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path")
'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained
A US visa meant to protect immigrant crime victims has become the focus of a federal fraud case, with Louisiana police officers accused of faking crimes for visa approvals
 "'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained")
UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians: How to apply? All you need to know | Golden visa application
The UAE has rolled out a new nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians. For ₹23 lakh, eligible professionals can now secure a lifelong residency in Dubai, without buying property or owning a business.
 "UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians: How to apply? All you need to know | Golden visa application")
Canada to invite 17,860 sponsors for parent, grandparent PR from July 28
Starting July 28, 2025, Canada will invite 17,860 people from its 2020 sponsor pool to apply for permanent residency for their parents or grandparents
 "Canada to invite 17,860 sponsors for parent, grandparent PR from July 28")
Germany freelance visa: With ₹1.27 lakh, Indians can work without employer
Germany offers a freelance visa for Indians working in professions like media, law, IT, and consulting-no employer needed. Here's how to apply and qualify
 "Germany freelance visa: With ₹1.27 lakh, Indians can work without employer")
US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban
An Irish tourist overstayed his US visit by 3 days. He was jailed for 100 days, deported, and banned for 10 years-raising concerns for visitors and travellers
 "US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban")
New Zealand: Indian students can work 25 hours/week under new visa rules
From November 3, 2025, student visa holders in New Zealand can work 25 hours a week, as the country rolls out new rules to attract global talent
 "New Zealand: Indian students can work 25 hours/week under new visa rules")
'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns
Trump administration warns immigrants that fake marriages won't lead to US citizenship, as crackdown on marriage fraud takes centre stage
 "'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns")
EB-5: Visa dates for Indian investors jump 6 months, Green Card line clears
EB-5 green card priority date for Indians jumps six months in August 2025, making the investor visa a preferred route amid growing US visa backlogs
 "EB-5: Visa dates for Indian investors jump 6 months, Green Card line clears")
US ends bond hearings for illegal entrants, expands immigration detention
US expands detention of illegal entrants, ending bond hearings. Release now only possible through Homeland Security exceptions under 1996 law
 "US ends bond hearings for illegal entrants, expands immigration detention")
11 million US visa backlog crushes Indian H-1B, green card dreams: Decoded
US visa backlog hits record 11.3 million under Trump administration, delays ripple through Indian applicants
Canada visa: Indians get study permit in 5 weeks, work permit in 3 months
Indians can now get a Canada visitor visa in 21 days, but study and work permits take longer. Here's a breakdown of current July 2025 wait times
 "Canada visa: Indians get study permit in 5 weeks, work permit in 3 months")
US warns Indian visa holders: Post-approval checks can lead to deportation
US warns visa holders that their social media and immigration conduct are monitored post-approval; violations can lead to visa revocation and deportation
 "US warns Indian visa holders: Post-approval checks can lead to deportation")
Himalayas to Berlin: Indian hostel brands go global for budget travellers
More Indians are choosing social stays over five-star beds, as homegrown hostel brands expand overseas
 "Himalayas to Berlin: Indian hostel brands go global for budget travellers")
UAE Golden Visa guide: How to apply, who qualifies, cost and routes
UAE offers multiple Golden Visa options for Indians, from property and talent-based routes to a new nomination pilot, covering long-term residency
 "UAE Golden Visa guide: How to apply, who qualifies, cost and routes")
Canada: 10,000 staff laid off, 600+ courses cut after foreign student cap
Nearly 10,000 college staff face layoffs in Ontario as Canada's international student cap slashes enrolment and forces over 600 programme cuts
 "Canada: 10,000 staff laid off, 600+ courses cut after foreign student cap")
US F-1 visas to Indians drop 27% amid Trump's student visa crackdown
F-1 visa issuances to Indian students drop 27 per cent from March to May 2025 as stricter checks, delayed interviews and political uncertainty take hold
 "US F-1 visas to Indians drop 27% amid Trump's student visa crackdown")
Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded
Under new Trump-era orders, the US is stepping up denaturalisation proceedings. Here's what it means for Indian immigrants
 "Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded")