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Immigration
Page 37 - Latest Updates on Immigration
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means
UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme allows foreign criminals to be removed before appeals, with hearings held remotely from their home country
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Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track
A new US bill proposes letting green card applicants waiting over 10 years pay $20,000 to fast-track their applications, alongside wider visa reforms
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Luxembourg visa scam: Over 40 Indians lured with fake short-stay permits
Luxembourg's business visa allows short stays for meetings and trade. Gujarat ATS says 40+ people were duped with fake visas sold for ₹8-12 lakh
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US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders
US to tighten green card age rules from August 15, putting thousands of Indian children at risk of losing eligibility once they turn 21
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Weekly Updates: US to Kuwait, 7 key immigration and study abroad changes
Immigration Weekly Updates Here: Visa delays, new rules and rising costs marked the first week of August 2025, with changes across the US, UK, Australia, Switzerland and Kuwait
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Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims
Canada warns asylum seekers it's no shortcut to immigration as border arrests rise and international student claims hit record highs
US visa new rules: Collect passport in person or get it delivered for ₹1200
From August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person or pay for home delivery, ending third-party pick-up options
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US sees 16x visa spike in Re 1 sale; Vietnam, SA among top picks: Atlys
Atlys' Re 1 visa sale triggered a spike in applications from Indian travellers, with strong demand for the US, South Africa, Vietnam and Indonesia
 "US sees 16x visa spike in Re 1 sale; Vietnam, SA among top picks: Atlys")
USCIS warns immigrants: Break visa terms and you risk removal from US
US warns foreign workers on employment visas that breaking job terms can lead to removal, citing a recent H-2A case now under ICE investigation
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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
 "H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur")
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
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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