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Trump Administration Steps Up Deportations, Straining US-India Relations
The U.S., under Trump’s second term, intensifies deportations of undocumented Indian nationals, straining U.S.-India relations. Policies include expedited removals, targeting H-4 visa holders, freezing migration aid, and stricter immigration scrutiny.…
Costa Rica to Host Indian Migrants Deported Under US Repatriation Deal
Costa Rica agreed to accept 200 migrants, including Indians, deported by the US under a new repatriation deal.…
U.S. Visa Rules for Indian Nationals and VAC Processing in India
U.S. visa rules for Indians in 2026 mandate domestic filing and in-person interviews for most, with visitor visa…
B.C. Hospitals Face Staffing Strain as Immigration Cuts Take Effect
Immigration cuts threaten British Columbia's healthcare staffing, as reduced allocations in the Provincial Nominee Program halve spaces for…
Hungary Adds Cultural Knowledge Test for Permanent Residency Applications
Starting January 2025, Hungary will mandate a cultural knowledge exam for third-country nationals seeking permanent residency. Covering Hungarian…
Nora Sandigo Becomes Lifeline for Immigrant Parents Facing Deportation Fears
Immigrant families in Florida fear deportation and seek activist Nora Sandigo as a legal guardian for their children.…
Canada’s Government Urges Colleges to Recruit Students Beyond India
Canada's government is urging higher education institutions to diversify international student recruitment beyond India. New policies include study…
Ukrainian Newcomers in Canada Face Hurdles with Passports, Visa Deadlines
Ukrainian newcomers in Canada face challenges renewing passports as CUAET visas near expiration. The Canadian government offers permit…
Canada Extends Temporary Resident Permits for Trafficking, Violence Victims
Canada's IRCC has extended Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for human trafficking and family violence victims to one year,…
South Africa Fines 68 Employers R680,000 for Hiring Illegal Foreign Workers
South Africa fined 68 employers R680,000 for hiring illegal foreign workers, enforcing stricter immigration and labour laws. Inspections…