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Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock
Canada is positioning itself to lure tech workers priced out of the US after Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with Prime Minister Mark Carney signalling fresh incentives for skilled migrants
 "Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock")
No one should face what I did, says 73-year-old woman after US deportation
Harjit Kaur was deported to India after being detained by immigration authorities in California on September 8 during a routine check-in
 "No one should face what I did, says 73-year-old woman after US deportation")
US visa rejection: 'Tour India first,' officer tells Indian applicant
Visa refusals for Indians heading to the US are sparking debate online, with stories ranging from an officer advising an applicant to "explore India first" to families denied despite strong finances
 "US visa rejection: 'Tour India first,' officer tells Indian applicant")
US citizenship rules: Stricter civics, English test, neighbourhood check
From October 2025, US citizenship applicants will face a tougher civics and English test, stricter moral checks and even neighbourhood investigations
 "US citizenship rules: Stricter civics, English test, neighbourhood check")
Portugal: Costlier property, longer citizenship wait for foreigners
Portugal will raise property taxes on foreign buyers and extend the residency period for citizenship applications from five to ten years
 "Portugal: Costlier property, longer citizenship wait for foreigners")
H-1B visa, OPT woes, deportation fears: Is studying in US too risky now?
Trump's steep H-1B visa fee leaves Indian students weighing ROI, OPT pathways, and options in Canada, Germany, and Australia
 "H-1B visa, OPT woes, deportation fears: Is studying in US too risky now?")
Centre to scrap paper arrival cards for foreigners from October 1
Foreigners arriving in India can now submit a digital arrival card online, replacing the paper form to speed up immigration from October 1
 "Centre to scrap paper arrival cards for foreigners from October 1")
End work permits for foreign students: Republicans after H-1B visa revamp
Republicans want DHS to end work permits for foreign students, putting OPT at risk. Indians, the largest group, fear losing career pathways in the US
 "End work permits for foreign students: Republicans after H-1B visa revamp")
Study in Austria? New initiative opens 300 seats for Indian engineers
Austria has launched TU Austria - Focus India, offering over 300 Master's seats at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben for Indian engineering graduates under a new mobility pact
 "Study in Austria? New initiative opens 300 seats for Indian engineers")
Green card after 14 years! Indian professor's journey shows visa struggles
An Indian professor became a US permanent resident after 14 years, reflecting the long and uncertain green card journey faced by over one million Indians stuck in backlogs
 "Green card after 14 years! Indian professor's journey shows visa struggles")
Green card travel rules explained: Re-entry permits, documents and limits
Green card holders can travel abroad, but long stays outside the US may risk their residency. Here's what to know about rules, permits and documents
 "Green card travel rules explained: Re-entry permits, documents and limits")
Canada immigration backlog at 1 million, permanent residency leads delays
Canada's immigration backlog has surged to 959,000 cases, with delays now affecting nearly half of all applications under processing
 "Canada immigration backlog at 1 million, permanent residency leads delays")
Earn more to get an H-1B visa? Trump's new visa rule explained | US Visa | Immigration
The Trump administration just unveiled a major proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa system — scrapping the random lottery in favour of a salary-based selection process.
 "Earn more to get an H-1B visa? Trump's new visa rule explained | US Visa | Immigration")
Trump's H-1B fee: Canada's big chance to lure global tech talent?
Canada could gain as Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee pushes tech firms to hire more in Toronto and Vancouver
 "Trump's H-1B fee: Canada's big chance to lure global tech talent?")
'5,500 H-1B visa jobs may go monthly, Indians hit hardest': What's at stake
A new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas could cut up to 5,500 immigrant jobs a month, with Indian tech workers most exposed, economists warn
 "'5,500 H-1B visa jobs may go monthly, Indians hit hardest': What's at stake")
H-1B visa 2026: Lottery may end with preference for high pay, high skills
Trump unveils plan to reshape H-1B lottery by prioritising higher wages, alongside a $100,000 visa fee and a Bill seeking to scrap OPT for foreign graduates
 "H-1B visa 2026: Lottery may end with preference for high pay, high skills")
US student visas hit four-year low as arrivals from India plunge 45%
Student arrivals to the US fell 19% in August to 313,000, the lowest since 2021. Asia and Africa saw the sharpest declines amid tighter visa rules
Germany to Indians: Great jobs await as US lifts H-1B visa fee to $100k
Germany has stepped up efforts to attract Indian professionals with more visas and higher pay, contrasting sharply with the US's $100,000 H-1B fee hike
 "Germany to Indians: Great jobs await as US lifts H-1B visa fee to $100k")
H-1B visa: Trump proposes new system to favour higher-skilled workers
The move aims to protect American workers from unfair wage competition, the note said
 "H-1B visa: Trump proposes new system to favour higher-skilled workers")
Going to UK for college? Expert says job hunt must begin from day one
In an interview with Business Standard, Student Circus co-founder Tripti Maheshwari shares her struggles, advice for Indian students studying abroad, and the platform's growth
 "Going to UK for college? Expert says job hunt must begin from day one")