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Immigration
Page 44 - Latest Updates on Immigration
US international student count hits 1.58 million in 2024, 27% from India
India remained the largest source of international students in the US in 2024, sending 420,000 students and accounting for 27% of the total 1.58 million
 "US international student count hits 1.58 million in 2024, 27% from India")
Canada Express Entry: 500 healthcare, social service workers get PR invite
Canada invites 500 healthcare and social services workers with CRS 504 in latest Express Entry draw; over 35,000 invited so far in 2025 across various categories
 "Canada Express Entry: 500 healthcare, social service workers get PR invite")
Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE
US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally
 "Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE")
Pay $1,000 to get a faster US visa interview? Details of Trump's plans
The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for faster US visa interviews, allowing tourists and other applicants to skip months-long wait times
 "Pay $1,000 to get a faster US visa interview? Details of Trump's plans")
Canada's new visa rule puts Indian students, workers at legal risk: Decoded
Canada's updated visa rules remove protections for second applications, leaving Indian students and workers vulnerable to status loss if the first bid is rejected
 "Canada's new visa rule puts Indian students, workers at legal risk: Decoded")
US visa officer surprises Hyderabad student with tough technical questions
A student, who completed undergraduate degree in April 2025, shared his experience on Reddit to seek feedback and better understand the possible reason for his visa rejection
 "US visa officer surprises Hyderabad student with tough technical questions")
Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in
The US has begun scrutinising visa applicants' social media activity more closely. Lawyers say even having no posts or private accounts could raise suspicion
 "Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in")
Georgia to launch special residence permit for techies, including Indians
Georgia to offer special 3-year residence permits to IT workers, including Indians, with $25,000 income and 2 years' experience
 "Georgia to launch special residence permit for techies, including Indians")
Trump's Harvard ban: Visa suspension and what it means for foreign students
Trump suspends new student visas for Harvard and orders reviews of current foreign students' visas, citing foreign ties and campus unrest. Here's what's happening
 "Trump's Harvard ban: Visa suspension and what it means for foreign students")
61% of students in UK borrow to pay rent as accommodation costs surge 15%
Over half of UK students are borrowing from family, friends or banks to cover rising rent, as average accommodation costs jump 15% for the 2024-25 academic year
 "61% of students in UK borrow to pay rent as accommodation costs surge 15%")
Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US
Several US states are moving to restrict land purchases by green card holders and foreigners near military and critical sites, citing security concerns and foreign influence
 "Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US")
Canada crackdown: Now, you won't get a second chance to extend your visa
Canada's new rules end maintained status if your first visa bid is refused. A second application won't keep you in the country, says IRCC
 "Canada crackdown: Now, you won't get a second chance to extend your visa")
Indian-origin man on life support after Australian cop 'kneels on neck'
Indian-origin man Gaurav Kundi is on life support after an Australian cop allegedly knelt on his neck. An internal police review is underway
 "Indian-origin man on life support after Australian cop 'kneels on neck'")
Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test
Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' visa may attract wealthy Indians, but legal experts say replacing the EB-5 programme would need approval from Congress
 "Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test")
30% drop in student placements amid global visa crackdown? IDP rings alarm
Student placements expected to drop 30% as restrictive visa policies in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia create hurdles for international students, said IDP Education Ltd
 "30% drop in student placements amid global visa crackdown? IDP rings alarm")
UK plans 10-year settlement wait for immigrants: What it means for them
The UK govt's plan to extend the settlement period from five to 10 years for migrants has raised concerns in Parliament, with MPs questioning how it will affect those already living in the country
 "UK plans 10-year settlement wait for immigrants: What it means for them")
Your US visa won't be issued until all security checks are complete: USCIS
The United States has stepped up security screenings for all visa applicants, with the USCIS warning that no visas will be issued until every background check is cleared
 "Your US visa won't be issued until all security checks are complete: USCIS")
US visa delays stretch to 14 months for visitors: Chennai, Mumbai worst hit
In Chennai, appointments for US visitor visas, known as B1 and B2, are now booked 14 months ahead, while in Mumbai, the average wait is around 9.5 months
 "US visa delays stretch to 14 months for visitors: Chennai, Mumbai worst hit")
Canada sees 5,500 foreign student asylum claims in 2025, up 22% from 2024
Canada is witnessing an unprecedented surge in international students seeking asylum, with 5,500 claims in early 2025 and 20,245 in 2024
Visa-free travel, work restrictions, and more: June's immigration shake-up
June 2025 kicks off with sweeping migration and visa rule updates. Australia's cutback on migrant intake, the US visa interview pause, and China's expanded visa-free schemes top the list