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How will new Immigration Act stop illegal entry by classifying foreigners?
1 day, 15 hours ago

How will new Immigration Act stop illegal entry by classifying foreigners?

India Today  

On March 27, 2025, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha. There are also provisions established in the act to enforce stronger immigration controls to prevent illegal entry into India. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BILL One of the key features of this bill is that it classifies foreigners into six different categories: tourists, students, skilled …

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Green Card, visa holders at risk of being deported amid uproar over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest? Know if US laws protect you
2 days, 1 hour ago

Green Card, visa holders at risk of being deported amid uproar over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest? Know if US laws protect you

Hindustan Times  

Many Green Cards and temporary visas holders in the US are expressing worries that their documents may be terminated in the wake of Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants and uproar over the arrest of Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil. Calls Mahmoud Khalil's deportation have increased concerns about the security provided to Green Card and visa holders under the US laws. Claiming …

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Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal
2 days, 20 hours ago

Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal

Hindustan Times  

The United States, which is a highly sought-after academic destination, declined student visas at a 10-year high during the most recent fiscal year. According to a new report, the US rejected 41 percent of F-1 visa applications from several nations across the world from October 2023 to September 2024. The United States received 6.79 lakh applications for F-1 visas, a …

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Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step
3 days, 12 hours ago

Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step

Hindustan Times  

Some U.S. embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step. Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step Embassies in at least 17 countries have put up posts featuring images of administration figures, including President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland …

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World News Live Today March 25, 2025: Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal
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World News Live Today March 25, 2025: Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal

Hindustan Times  

By World News Live: Stay connected with the latest updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, environmental issues, and more. Our live blog provides continuous coverage of breaking news, in-depth reports, and insights into the events shaping the world as they unfold. Latest news on March 25, 2025: The United States received 6.79 lakh applications for F-1 visas, a category …

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World News Live Today March 25, 2025: Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal
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World News Live Today March 25, 2025: Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal

Hindustan Times  

By World News Live: Stay connected with the latest updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, environmental issues, and more. Our live blog provides continuous coverage of breaking news, in-depth reports, and insights into the events shaping the world as they unfold. Latest news on March 25, 2025: The United States received 6.79 lakh applications for F-1 visas, a category …

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What makes Canada's investor visas among top 5 in the world
4 days, 7 hours ago

What makes Canada's investor visas among top 5 in the world

Firstpost  

Canada’s investor visa scheme is among the top five in the world. The country’s high-quality economy, with a favourable business environment and low corporate taxes is what makes the programme so attractive to investors According to the 2024 Best Countries ranking from US News & World Report, Canada was the fourth best country to live in. The Canada Investment Visa, …

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US F-1 visas for Indian students shrinking, but don't blame Trump yet
4 days, 15 hours ago

US F-1 visas for Indian students shrinking, but don't blame Trump yet

India Today  

A sharp decline in the issuance of student visas by the US may seem like a Donald Trump effect, but numbers tell a different story. US STUDENT VISAS DIP ACROSS COUNTRIES IN LAST 10 YEARS The F-1 visa approvals have seen a significant decline over the years. While there is no country-wise data for F-1 visa approvals and denials, media …

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Indian tech firms bag 20% H-1B visas issued by the US in 2024. Details inside
4 days, 15 hours ago

Indian tech firms bag 20% H-1B visas issued by the US in 2024. Details inside

India Today  

According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services data, Amazon now leads the industry in employing foreign workers for skilled H-1B Visas, edging out traditional Indian outsourcing firms like Infosys and Tata. INDIAN TECH FIRMS MAINTAIN STRONG PRESENCE With other Indian-origin tech companies, Infosys has significantly contributed to the program. Throughout April and September 2024, the Indian technology sector …

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Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students
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Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students

Al Jazeera  

US congressional panel asks six US universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has protested a request from a US congressional panel this week for six universities in the United States to provide detailed information about Chinese students enrolled in advanced science and technology programmes. In response, China’s Foreign Ministry …

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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists
1 week, 1 day ago

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists

India Today  

Thailand is set to reduce the duration of visa-free stays for foreign tourists from 60 to 30 days, a move aimed at curbing illegal business activities within the country. The Association of Thai Travel Agents has complained of growing numbers of foreigners carrying out illegal work or business activities within the country. In its report, the Bangkok Post quoted the …

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Spends on credit cards in smaller towns has surged: Visa’s Ramakrishnan Gopalan
1 week, 2 days ago

Spends on credit cards in smaller towns has surged: Visa’s Ramakrishnan Gopalan

Hindustan Times  

The world has its eyes on India’s digital payments and the financial services sectors. Global digital payments platform Visa’s white paper ‘Bridging the Gap: Payments in India Beyond Metros’, released earlier this year, indicates that it is not just discretionary spends that have increased across the board, but there are greater spends on credit cards from India’s smaller towns. In …

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Indian H-1B, green card holders, students warned to avoid US travel delays
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian H-1B, green card holders, students warned to avoid US travel delays

India Today  

Indian citizens holding H-1B visas, student visas, and green cards are being discouraged from traveling to the United States due to rising possibilities of delay, denial, and detention, according to immigration attorneys. F-1 visa students who opt for the H-1B work visas are particularly vulnerable, as recent changes in policies regarding visa renewal have made it more challenging for them …

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Why Switzerland’s golden visa is a hit among the uber rich
1 week, 4 days ago

Why Switzerland’s golden visa is a hit among the uber rich

Firstpost  

Switzerland has one of the most popular golden visas in the world. There is another plus to the Swiss golden visa – it opens a path to citizenship People sit in the Mon-Repos park among blooming cherry blossoms in Lausanne, Switzerland March 25, 2022. File Photo/AFP Switzerland’s golden visa programme offers residency by investment via two ways: paying a lump …

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Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

Hindustan Times  

By Humeyra Pamuk Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says WASHINGTON -The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, …

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Republican lawmakers push bill seeking to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US
1 week, 5 days ago

Republican lawmakers push bill seeking to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

Firstpost  

Rep. Riley Moore introduced the bill that could bar Chinese nationals from receiving visas that allow foreigners to travel to the US to study or participate in exchange visitor programs. File Image/Reuters A group of House Republicans on Friday put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some U.S. lawmakers are targeting China over …

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US mulling travel ban affecting 43 countries: report
1 week, 5 days ago

US mulling travel ban affecting 43 countries: report

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of countries to varying degrees, the New York Times reported Friday. The red category of countries whose citizens would be completely barred from entering the United States includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. “The …

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Trump set to impose travel ban on 41 countries - read the full list
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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump set to impose travel ban on 41 countries - read the full list

Daily Mail  

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea among others, would be set for a full visa suspension. …

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Donald Trump administration considers travel ban on 41 countries, says memo | Full list
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1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump administration considers travel ban on 41 countries, says memo | Full list

Hindustan Times  

The Donald Trump administration is considering the introduction of travel restrictions on citizens of several countries, reported news agency Reuters, citing an official internal memo. US President Donald Trump's administration is considering a travel ban on several countries A US official told Reuters, under condition of anonymity, that the list was temporary and could change later, as it had yet …

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Donald Trump weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, including Pakistan, Myanmar
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, including Pakistan, Myanmar

Live Mint  

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing the implementation of extensive travel restrictions for citizens of numerous countries as part of a new ban, according to sources with knowledge of the situation and an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. In the third group, a total of 26 countries that includes Belarus, Pakistan and Turkmenistan among others would be considered for a …

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Pakistan among 41 nations likely to face Trump's travel ban: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Pakistan among 41 nations likely to face Trump's travel ban: Report

India Today  

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan are among 41 countries that are likely to face a ban on travel to the United States as the Donald Trump administration gets cracking on curbing illegal immigration, according to a draft accessed by Reuters. A draft list of recommendations by security officials clubs Pakistan with a group of 26 countries that could face a partial …

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Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US
1 week, 6 days ago

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A group of House Republicans on Friday put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some U.S. lawmakers are targeting China over national security concerns. Five other Republicans co- By granting Chinese nationals such visas, the U.S. has “invited” the Chinese Communist Party “to spy on our military, steal our intellectual property, …

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Eight posing as students, professor caught travelling to London illegally at Mumbai airport
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eight posing as students, professor caught travelling to London illegally at Mumbai airport

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, The Mumbai police apprehended eight persons at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport while they were being sent to London illegally by posing as students participating in an exchange programme, an official said. Eight posing as students, professor caught travelling to London illegally at Mumbai airport The accused, seven of them posing as students of a Haryana-based private university …

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Will Trump's return make U.S. visas tougher for Indian students?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Trump's return make U.S. visas tougher for Indian students?

India Today  

The United States has been a top choice for students worldwide, and it is known for its strong education system, career opportunities, and potential for a better future. UNDERSTANDING THE SHIFT IN VISA POLICIES President Donald Trump resuming leadership, and expected changes in U.S. visa policies may significantly affect Indian students and skilled professionals. THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION AND …

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