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Khammam Student Kiran Dies in US Drowning Accident
A tragic incident occurred in Missouri where Kiran, a student from Chinna Korukondi, Telangana, drowned while swimming despite his friends' rescue attempts. Kiran, who moved to the US for his…
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 225%
Starting 1 July 2024, Australia will significantly increase the Student visa (subclass 500) application fee from AUS$710 to…
China Targets French Students for Study Programs
In June 2023, China launched an initiative to increase French students in its institutions to over 10,000 within…
Canada Border Services Trains BI Agents in Impostor Detection
Canada Border Services trained 36 Filipino immigration officers in impostor detection in Davao City. The training, led by…
Over 71,000 Nigerians Granted Canadian Citizenship Since 2005
Over 71,459 Nigerians have gained Canadian citizenship since 2005, ranking Nigeria 10th in new citizens by country of…
Ohio Lawsuit Challenges GOP Ban on Noncitizen Contributions
A progressive group and others are challenging Ohio's new law banning noncitizen contributions to ballot issue campaigns, arguing…
7M Nonimmigrant Visas Approved Without Interviews (2020-2023)
Between 2020 and 2023, the U.S. Department of State issued 7.1 million nonimmigrant visas without in-person interviews, a…
Canada Eases Work Permits for H-1B Visa Holders
Canada has introduced new work permit rules for U.S. H-1B visa holders to attract tech professionals. This shift…
SCOTUS Ruling on Spousal Visa Denials
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Muñoz reinforces consular nonreviewability, limiting American citizens' ability…
Deadly Hajj Tragedy: Over 1,300 Pilgrims Perish in Heat Wave Horror!
This year's Hajj in Mecca saw over 1,300 deaths due to a severe heat wave and unethical tour…