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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
Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas
Indian students applying to Australia are likely to face deeper checks, more documents and longer processing times after a key visa re-rating
 "Australia moves India to highest-risk category, tightens student visas")
Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers
Indian passport holders can now transit through German airports without a separate visa under specified conditions, easing travel via Europe
 "Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians: What it means for travellers")
Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples
Indian travellers and foreign residents may need to budget more for Japan trips and stay
 "Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples")
H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US
From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)
 "H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US")
Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa
From freelancers to company founders, Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa offers a fresh Schengen-based option for non-EU remote workers
 "Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa")
US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked
The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students
 "US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked")
Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches
ICE is holding more than 68,400 people in detention. Here is what immigrants and US citizens should know if approached by officers
 "Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches")
South Australia issues 344 skilled visa invites, opens doors for Indians
The first draw of the new migration year focused on healthcare, engineering, IT, education and construction roles
 "South Australia issues 344 skilled visa invites, opens doors for Indians")
Hundreds of Indian students in Germany face visa risk: What went wrong
German authorities say IU Berlin's hybrid programmes do not meet full-time study rules, putting hundreds of Indian students at risk
H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice
With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping
 "H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice")
Canada Start-up Visa misused as PR route, not job creation: What happened?
Ottawa says an internal review found the Start-up Visa was increasingly being used to secure permanent residence rather than to build businesses
 "Canada Start-up Visa misused as PR route, not job creation: What happened?")
Studying abroad? BookMyForex offers same-day international fee transfers
The MakeMyTrip Group firm says funds can reach universities in as little as six hours, easing pressure from tight overseas fee deadlines
 "Studying abroad? BookMyForex offers same-day international fee transfers")
Canada Express Entry: 8,000 candidates invited for PR, CRS cut-off at 511
The latest Canadian Experience Class draw is the second-largest on record and has the lowest CRS cut-off seen in 2025
US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement
Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme
 "US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement")
US O-1 visa: How digital creators qualify for America's 'genius visa'
From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed
US visa: How an Indian applicant cleared a B1/B2 interview smoothly
A Delhi-based management consultant describes his US B1/B2 visa interview, covering language, travel history, work questions, and approval at the New Delhi consulate
 "US visa: How an Indian applicant cleared a B1/B2 interview smoothly")
US immigration: 1.5 million face loss of legal status under Trump rollbacks
End of TPS and humanitarian parole protections is triggering lawsuits and raising concerns over jobs, communities and the wider US economy
 "US immigration: 1.5 million face loss of legal status under Trump rollbacks")
Canada's 2026 immigration changes: Study permits, jobs and visas explained
New rules affect study permits, startup visas, job hiring and provincial mobility from January 1
 "Canada's 2026 immigration changes: Study permits, jobs and visas explained")
H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme
A Bill to eliminate the H-1B visa was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene on the day she resigned from Congress
 "H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme")
Immigration changes in January 2026: Key updates from major destinations
US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, NZ, EU, France, Gulf implement immigration changes, including fee hikes, stricter eligibility, and enhanced security measures
 "Immigration changes in January 2026: Key updates from major destinations")