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Immigration
Page 4 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Thailand to cut visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists amid misuse concerns
Proposal to cut visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days may affect Indian travellers, even as Thailand targets 2.55 million visitors from India in 2026
 "Thailand to cut visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists amid misuse concerns")
Chain of Ideas: Ibram X Kendi on rise of modern xenophobia in conservatism
Ibram X. Kendi's Chain of Ideas traces the rise of replacement theory but struggles to balance ideology with real-world political and economic forces
 "Chain of Ideas: Ibram X Kendi on rise of modern xenophobia in conservatism")
Canada immigration backlog dips below 1 million; study visa delays hit peak
Work permit processing improves, but study permit delays rise to highest level since 2022, according to IRCC data
 "Canada immigration backlog dips below 1 million; study visa delays hit peak")
H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys
With H-1B and H-4 visa slots hard to get, some turn to B-1/B-2. Lawyers say intent rules make this a risky choice
 "H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys")
UK visa fee hike up to 25%: What students, workers, visitors will pay
UK raises visa and immigration fees by up to 25% from April 8, making visitor, student, work and settlement routes costlier for applicants, including Indians
 "UK visa fee hike up to 25%: What students, workers, visitors will pay")
Canada invites 1,243 for PR for those with Masters and PhD in Ontario
Ontario resumes Masters and PhD draws after 2024, inviting 1,243 candidates for provincial nomination leading to Canada PR
 "Canada invites 1,243 for PR for those with Masters and PhD in Ontario")
Canada immigration plan: Temporary residents cut, PR fixed at 380,000 a yr
Canada cuts temporary arrivals but holds PR at 380,000, adds TR-to-PR slots and revises student, worker intake rules
 "Canada immigration plan: Temporary residents cut, PR fixed at 380,000 a yr")
134-year US green card wait for Indian H-1Bs: Why backlog keeps growing
Green card delays for Indians can stretch to 134 years due to US country caps and rising demand in EB-2 and EB-3 categories
 "134-year US green card wait for Indian H-1Bs: Why backlog keeps growing")
$100,000 H-1B visa fee may be waived for nurses, doctors under new US Bill
New US Bill proposes scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee for doctors and nurses as hospitals face shortages and rising staffing pressures
 "$100,000 H-1B visa fee may be waived for nurses, doctors under new US Bill")
US expands $15,000 visa bond rule to new countries: Here's who must pay
Starting April 2, more countries face US visa bond of up to $15,000. Here's who is affected, refund rules, and how the system works
 "US expands $15,000 visa bond rule to new countries: Here's who must pay")
West Asia crisis: 2.6 lakh return to India since Feb 28, govt to aid more
Amid West Asia tensions, 2.6 lakh Indians have returned since February 28 as flights stabilise and the government ramps up evacuation and support efforts
 "West Asia crisis: 2.6 lakh return to India since Feb 28, govt to aid more")
Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math
As visa delays keep H-1B workers in India, one Reddit post calculating a nine-year savings runway has triggered debate on costs and careers
Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507
Canada continues prioritising in-country workers with 4,000 ITAs in latest Express Entry CEC draw; CRS cut-off stands at 507
 "Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507")
Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport
US self deport: US DHS rolls out free flights and $2,600 exit bonus for migrants, including Indians, using CBP Home app to leave voluntarily
 "Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport")
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants
 "US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months")
Canada Express Entry invites 362 for permanent residency, CRS cut-off 742
Canada's latest Express Entry draw invited 362 PNP candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 742, continuing targeted selection trends
Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free
Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)
 "Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free")
200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now
New US rule limits truck driving licences to select visa holders, tightening eligibility and documentation requirements
 "200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now")
Green Card lottery returns with stricter passport rules, Indians ineligible
Green Card lottery: New DV-2027 rules will require passport details and scans, tightening identity checks and aiming to curb fraud in the Green Card lottery
New Zealand plans Short-Term Graduate Work Visa for international students
Immigration New Zealand plans a six-month graduate visa and wider Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to link study with jobs
 "New Zealand plans Short-Term Graduate Work Visa for international students")