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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

USCIS says no citizenship for immigrants without good moral character

USCIS has warned that green card holders with poor moral character will not be considered for US citizenship, citing the need for applicants to meet high ethical and community standards

Check visa slots daily: US to students as pause in visa process is short

The US State Department says the pause on new visa interviews for international students is only temporary, urging them to keep checking for open slots

US visa freeze hits Indian students: Who's at risk, what's next - decoded

The US has suspended student visa appointments globally, including for Indian applicants, as it intensifies social media checks. This has left many Indian students unsure about their future studies

Arrest 3,000 undocumented migrants daily: US govt to immigration officers

This figure is three times higher than what ICE agents were achieving in the early days of President Trump's second term

Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cubans shielded from deportation

Immigration officials said Tomas Hernandez worked in high-level posts for Cuba's foreign intelligence agency for decades before migrating to the US to pursue the American dream. The 71-year-old was detained by federal agents outside his Miami-area home in March and accused of hiding his ties to Cuba's Communist Party when he obtained permanent residency. Cuban-Americans in South Florida have long clamoured for a firmer hand with Havana and the recent apprehensions of Hernandez and several other former Cuban officials for deportation have been extremely popular among the politically powerful exile community. It's a political gift to Cuban-American hardliners, said Eduardo Gamarra, a Latin American expert at Florida International University. But many Cubans fear they could be next on Trump's list, he said, and some in the community see it as a betrayal. Some pleased among Trump fans, others worried While President Donald Trump's mass deportation pledge has frightened migrants from m

What Harvard University ban means for Indian, other 7,000 students: FAQs

The US government revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol new international students, affecting thousands of foreign students

US immigration crackdown: What undocumented teenagers face under Trump

If a 14-year-old undocumented immigrant in the United States is not registered with the government as required under immigration law, they could face both civil and criminal penalties

Now go after H-1B visas too: Trump ally on US visa ban for Indian agents

Recently, the US government imposed visa restrictions on several Indian travel agencies and their senior officials for allegedly facilitating illegal migration

H-1B visa applications for 2026 drop 25%, hit 4-year low under Trump

Only 358,737 applications were received this year - a sharp drop from over 480,000 in FY2025

Trump calls Biden's 'open border' policy treason, blames inner circle

On Truth Social, Trump claimed Biden's aides exploited his cognitive decline to push open border policies, calling it 'treason at the highest level'

Visa revokes, illness abroad: How Indian students may face loan burden

Indian lenders rarely cancel education loans, even in cases of distress

Trump restoring student visa status: Is it too late to fix the damage?

According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more than 4,700 students had their permission to study cancelled this spring

Asylum blocked, green cards frozen: Inside Trump's immigration crackdown

In March 2025, US DHS confirmed it had paused green card processing for those already granted asylum or refugee status

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

Compete to be American! US eyes reality show for immigrant citizenship

A Big Boss-style show may decide who earns US citizenship, as the Trump administration reviews a TV pitch where immigrants compete in cultural tasks

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