Shashank Singh
USC Issues Notice on H-1B Visa: Travel Advisory and Proclamation
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation enacts a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions effective Sept 21, 2025. USC…
Trump’s Growth Goals Depend on Immigrants He Plans to Deport
Models show that deporting up to 4 million immigrants over four years would cut labor supply, destroy about…
US Veterans Stand With Afghan Asylum Seekers, Launching Battle Buddies
Launched in June 2025 by AfghanEvac and IAVA, Battle Buddies pairs veterans with Afghan asylum seekers to provide…
Indian Man Avoids Immigration Penalties After Voyeurism in Ontario
An Ontario man convicted of voyeurism avoided deportation after his sentence was reduced to 5.5 months, keeping it…
France Sees 17% Rise in Indian Students, Nears 2030 Target
France’s Indian student population rose 17% to about 10,000 in 2024–2025, driven by stable visa policy, 1,600+ English…
Indian-Origin Motel Manager Shot Dead in US While Asking ‘Are You Okay?’
On October 3, 2025, motel manager Rakesh Ehagaban-Patel was shot and killed in Robinson Township after checking a…
UK Maintains Tight Visa Rules for Indians Despite India Trade Deal
Keir Starmer confirmed the UK‑India trade deal will not ease visa rules; existing salary, sponsorship and fee requirements…
Outcry as Indian Influencer Promotes Canada PR via Births
A viral claim that giving birth in Canada ensures parents’ PR stirred debate. Canadian-born children are citizens, but…
Travelers at Charlotte Douglas Brace for Shutdown Impacts
On day four of the federal shutdown, Charlotte Douglas Airport faces staffing strain among TSA and FAA functions,…
Visa Clampdown Pushes Global Tech Firms to India GCCs and Beyond
A $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee for new petitions filed from abroad starts September 21, 2025, for 12 months.…
Finland Offers Permanent Residency to Indians: Eligibility and How to Apply
Finland’s PR route for Indians requires continuous residence on an A permit—currently four years, rising to six in…
DXB to Install 3D Scanners Across Terminals by May 2026
Dubai Airport will install CT 3D baggage scanners across terminals with full deployment by May 2026, improving throughput…
Long Thanh Airport marks its first calibration flight milestone
On September 26, 2025, Long Thanh completed its first calibration flight; a campaign through October 24 will verify…
UK Higher Education Faces Serious Visa Crisis Amid New Immigration Rules
Policy changes shortened the Graduate Route to 18 months, tightened sponsor thresholds and limited dependant visas, causing an…
Eswatini confirms 10 more deportees under U.S. deal
Eswatini received 10 more deportees from the U.S., totaling at least 15. Civil society has challenged the deal…