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Immigration
Immigration
Welcome to Immigration with BS – your go-to source for global news on visas, passports, travel, and immigration. Whether you're exploring jobs abroad, planning to study overseas, applying for an investment visa, or just travelling for leisure, we bring you the latest updates and insights to help individuals and organisations make informed choices.
Canada Express Entry: 714 foreigners invited for permanent residency
Canada held its first Express Entry draw of November 2025, inviting 714 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a CRS cutoff of 738, marking the largest such draw since April
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Trump's new rule may end OPT for foreign students: What US govt papers show
A forthcoming Trump administration rule could end or severely restrict the OPT, impacting thousands of international students and raising concerns among educators and economists
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 3:51 PM IST "Immigration")
China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?
China K Visa: As the US raises barriers for foreign professionals, Beijing unveils a new K visa offering longer stays, easier entry, and freedom to work or study in science and technology sectors
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 7:49 AM IST "Immigration")
US visa rejection leaves Indian medical student puzzled: What went wrong?
An Indian medical student's B1/B2 visa was refused at the US Consulate in Kolkata despite being chosen for a four-week observership
Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 4:15 PM IST "Immigration")
Latest Updates on Immigration
H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more
Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure
 "H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more")
Canada approved 98% of Indian student visas despite fraud flags: Report
Indian student visa approvals under SDS rose sharply even as overall visas dropped and fraud concerns grew, Canada audit finds
 "Canada approved 98% of Indian student visas despite fraud flags: Report")
World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship
Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship
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Expired visa in Saudi Arabia? Call 992 as relief window nears April 18
Stranded in Saudi Arabia with an expired visa? Authorities ask affected individuals to call helpline 992 as relief window closes April 18
 "Expired visa in Saudi Arabia? Call 992 as relief window nears April 18")
US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations
The US has restarted some asylum claims after a pause, but applicants from 39 countries under Trump's travel ban remain blocked
 "US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations")
H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers
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US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas
US asks visa applicants, including H-1B and student categories, to make social media profiles public as part of expanded screening from March 30
 "US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas")
Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90
Planning a trip to Thailand? Officials warn travellers against fake TDAC websites charging fees, saying registration is free and must be done only through official channels
 "Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90")
Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit
Canada's new Bill C-12 limits asylum hearings and expands immigration powers, with Indian students and migrants among those likely to be affected
ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know
ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights
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US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit
Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories
 "US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit")
UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system
UK blocks study visas for Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar as asylum claims rise; Afghan work visas also suspended
 "UK to refuse study visas for 4 nations to curb misuse of immigration system")
Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh
New national security rules allow Hong Kong police to access devices without court approval, with refusal carrying jail terms and fines
 "Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh")
H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts
Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027
 "H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts")
US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report
Report says US collected over $1 billion in immigration fees while halting or delaying processing for many applicants across multiple visa categories
 "US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report")
Australia halts entry of 7,000 Iranian visa holders amid West Asia conflict
Australia blocks around 7,000 Iranian visitor visa holders from entry amid conflict. Who is affected, exemptions, and how the rules will work
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Cabinet extends IVFRT scheme for 5 years to upgrade immigration services
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension for five years of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme, which aims to interlink and optimise functions related to immigration, visa issuance, and registration of foreigners in India. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the scheme from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, a government statement said. The continuation of the scheme is not just a "technical upgrade, but a strategic transformation" aligned with the vision of the government to promote international mobility through a world-class immigration and visa issuance system, it said. "After the recent enactment of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 and its subsequent Rules and Order, it has become imperative to strengthen and modernize the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) system to effectively meet emerging ...
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Australia launches new visa system to speed student, work visa approvals
Australia visa update: Australia rolls out a new visa processing system from March 25, 2026, aiming to cut wait times and speed up approvals across key visa categories
US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now
USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25
Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam
Europe Job Scam: Noida Police said fake visas were shared via WhatsApp after collecting passports and money from workers promised jobs abroad
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