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Immigration
Page 43 - Latest Updates on Immigration
Visa checks may tighten for Harvard's foreign students, warns university
Harvard University has resumed admitting foreign students after a court blocked Trump's ban, but students are being warned to watch their social media and devices at US borders
 "Visa checks may tighten for Harvard's foreign students, warns university")
Trump's push to end birthright citizenship may succeed, but not for long
Trump's move to end birthright citizenship sparks legal confusion, affecting H-1B families as courts weigh nationwide impact and class action bids
 "Trump's push to end birthright citizenship may succeed, but not for long")
Crowded Europe pushes Indian travellers to Eastern cities, visa-free spots
With protests and new curbs across Europe, Indian travellers are shifting focus to Southeast Asia, where relaxed visa rules are driving a spike in interest
 "Crowded Europe pushes Indian travellers to Eastern cities, visa-free spots")
H-1B visa can be self-sponsored by startup founders in India: How it works
Startup founders can now self-sponsor H-1B visas under new US rules, allowing Indian entrepreneurs to apply through their own companies if they meet eligibility conditions
 "H-1B visa can be self-sponsored by startup founders in India: How it works")
Australia hikes student visa fee to ₹1 lakh, costliest in English world
Australia hikes student visa fee to AUD 2,000 from July 1, 2025, making it the costliest among major English-speaking study destinations
 "Australia hikes student visa fee to ₹1 lakh, costliest in English world")
US plans fixed-year limit for F, J student visas under new rule
US may replace open-ended student visas with fixed stays, forcing Indian students to apply for extensions and risking stricter unlawful presence rules
 "US plans fixed-year limit for F, J student visas under new rule")
EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'
US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reignites debate over the EB-1 'Einstein visa' by questioning how Melania Trump qualified for it as a model in 2000
 "EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'")
US to levy 1% remittance tax: What it means for NRIs and students
From July 4, the US will levy a 1% tax on money transfers abroad by non-citizens, including H-1B holders and Green Card residents, impacting Indian remittances
 "US to levy 1% remittance tax: What it means for NRIs and students")
Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill: Immigrants face cuts, new remittance tax
The Bill, formally titled the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, combines tax cuts with strict immigration-related provisions
 "Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill: Immigrants face cuts, new remittance tax")
UK to end care visas, hike salary limit for skilled foreign workers
The UK will stop overseas recruitment of care workers from July 22 and raise salary and skills thresholds for foreign job applicants under sweeping visa rule changes
 "UK to end care visas, hike salary limit for skilled foreign workers")
Denmark eases work visas for Indians, Chinese; salary floor now ₹26 lakh
Denmark eases foreign labour rules, lowering salary thresholds and allowing companies to hire workers from India, China, and 14 other countries under new terms
 "Denmark eases work visas for Indians, Chinese; salary floor now ₹26 lakh")
Italy opens 500,000 jobs for foreigners by 2028: How Indians can benefit
Italy to allow nearly 500,000 legal migrant entries by 2028 amid worker shortages, creating new opportunities for Indian professionals and labourers
 "Italy opens 500,000 jobs for foreigners by 2028: How Indians can benefit")
US immigration applicants: Miss this change, miss your update from July 1
From July 1, USCIS will send texts from 872466 (USAIMM) instead of GOV-311. Applicants are advised to save the new number and stay alert to scams
 "US immigration applicants: Miss this change, miss your update from July 1")
Missed H-1B lottery? O-1 visa could now be your best US work option
No lottery, no cap: O-1 visa offers alternative US work route for top talent
 "Missed H-1B lottery? O-1 visa could now be your best US work option")
New Zealand approves Indian degrees for faster work and study visa
Indian degrees now accepted without assessment for New Zealand work, study, and residency visas under new exemption rules
 "New Zealand approves Indian degrees for faster work and study visa")
Canada lifts wage bar for temp workers by 4%; Indian immigrants face impact
Canada raises TFWP wage thresholds; Indian workers face higher LMIA cut-offs as low-wage roles risk ineligibility in cities with over 6 per cent unemployment
 "Canada lifts wage bar for temp workers by 4%; Indian immigrants face impact")
Best of BS Opinion: Trump's citizenship rules may upend world order
Two of today's pieces weigh in on President Trump's proposed ban on birthright citizenship and its wider consequences.
 "Best of BS Opinion: Trump's citizenship rules may upend world order")
Closing of West: Has Trump won his decade-long argument about immigration?
Mr Trump's actions in this sphere, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention
 "Closing of West: Has Trump won his decade-long argument about immigration?")
US migrant detention hits record 59,000 as Trump ramps up arrests
US holds record 59,000 migrants in detention as daily arrests nearly double under Trump's second-term crackdown
 "US migrant detention hits record 59,000 as Trump ramps up arrests")
Canada Express Entry: 3,000 with Canadian work experience invited for PR
Canada invites 3,000 workers under the Express Entry system's Canadian Experience Class, with CRS cut-off dropping to 521 in the June 26, 2025 draw
 "Canada Express Entry: 3,000 with Canadian work experience invited for PR")