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Canada cuts Indian student visas by 31% as new immigration rules hit

Indian student visas to Canada drop 31% in early 2025 as new immigration rules, higher financial requirements, and stricter checks come into effect

Germany ends visa appeals: Costlier path for Indian students, workers

From July 1, Germany scraps informal visa appeals, raising costs and delays for Indian students and workers

9 EU nations push for human rights reinterpretation to ease deportations

Leaders of 9 European Union countries say they want a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights in order to better tackle irregular migration to the continent and increase deportations. The leaders said in an open letter made public in Rome on Thursday that interpretations of the rights convention by the European Court of Human Rights have limited the flexibility of national governments and prevented them from expelling migrants who commit crimes. The letter was signed by leaders of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The court's interpretation of the convention in "cases concerning the expulsion of criminal foreign nationals" has protected the wrong people and placed too many limits on deciding who can be expelled, the letter said. The European Court of Human Rights handles complaints against the 46-member states of the Council of Europe, under the European Convention on Human Rights, including many cases .

Trump moves to end protections for immigrant children in federal custody

The Trump administration filed a motion on Thursday to end a policy cornerstone that since the 1990s has offered protections to child migrants in federal custody, in a move that likely will be challenged by advocates. The protections in place, known as the Flores Settlement, largely limit to 72 hours the amount of time that child migrants travelling alone or with family and detained by the US Border Patrol can be kept in US Customs and Border Protection custody. They also ensure the children are kept in safe and sanitary conditions. The Flores settlement is named for a Salvadoran girl, Jenny Flores, whose lawsuit alleging widespread mistreatment of children in custody in the 1980s prompted special oversight. This is the second time the federal government under Trump has attempted to end the policy. In August 2019, the first Trump administration asked a judge to dissolve the agreement. Its motion eventually was struck down in December 2020 by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Und

Govt desk to jail: Rs 10 cr fraud by Indian couple in New Zealand decoded

Neha Sharma has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of deception, money laundering, and using forged documents

F-1 visa denied? Hacks Indian students need to crack the US student visa

The F-1 visa rejection rate has increased by approximately 20 per cent in 2025, following an already steep 40 per cent in 2024

US warns Indian tourists: Overstay your visa, risk lifetime re-entry ban

This warning comes as the Trump administration tightens immigration rules during his second term

F-1 visa holders, beware! Fake calls scam students amid deportation fears

Students holding valid visas, particularly those on F-1 student status, are being contacted by individuals claiming there are problems with their immigration records

H-1B visa demand remains strong in FY2026 despite tighter US scrutiny

USCIS reveals that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for the financial year 2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas

NRIs in US may soon have to pay ₹5,000 tax on every ₹1 lakh sent to India

India, which received $125 billion in remittances in 2023, is the world's largest recipient of money from overseas

Canada visa update: Indians get work permit in 16 weeks, PR in 5 months

Canada immigration: Take a look at the latest visa processing times and what they mean for Indian applicants

UK plans investor visa for wealthy foreigners to invest & settle in Britain

Britain previously offered a Tier 1 investor visa, scrapped in 2022 under the Conservative government

US Bill proposes 5% tax on foreign money transfers: Why NRIs are worried

If the Bill is passed, the tax would apply to individuals on non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and F-1, green card holders

Indian student on J-1 visa released from US detention: What lies ahead

Badar Khan Suri entered the US on a J-1 visa in 2022 and has been a visiting scholar and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown, where he taught courses on human rights in South Asia

H-1B visa 2026 registrations fall 27% as US tightens rules for immigrants

USCIS reported a 27 per cent decline in eligible H-1B visa registrations - from 470,342 for FY2025 to 343,981 for FY2026

India-UK trade deal may cushion blow of UK visa curbs on students: Experts

UK has long been seen as a top choice of Indian students due to its post-study work opportunities, prestigious universities, and clear education-to-employment pathways

Argentina orders immigration crackdown, vows to 'make country great again'

Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei issued a decree on Wednesday curbing immigration to the South American nation, a move coinciding with the immigration restrictions put in place by the Trump administration. In a country that has long prided itself on its openness to immigrants, Milei's abrupt measures and declaration that newcomers were bringing chaos and abuse to Argentina drew criticism from his political opponents and prompted comparisons to US President Donald Trump. Milei's government welcomed those parallels to its close American ally, with presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni saying it was time to honour our history and make Argentina great again. Wednesday's executive order tightens restrictions on citizenship, requiring immigrants to spend two uninterrupted years in Argentina or make a significant financial investment in the country to secure an Argentine passport. Immigrants seeking permanent residency must show proof of income or sufficient means and have

Why Indian students prefer Ireland over UK, US, Canada in 2025: Decoded

"Ireland has firmly positioned itself as one of the fastest-growing study abroad destinations for Indian students," said Sachin Jain, Country Manager at ETS India & South Asia

UAE blue visa: Applications open for new 10-year residency permit

UAE Blue visa is available to people who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of environmental protection, sustainability, and clean or renewable energy

UK's new visa rules to hit Indian students, workers hardest if implemented

Indian nationals make up a large portion of international students and skilled visa applicants in the United Kingdom