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U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security vetting, and 200-day wait times in Mumbai.
Russia Cuts Migrant Work Permits 22% Under Decree №883 Starting Early 2026
Russia's 2026-2030 migration policy prioritizes security, offering fast-track residency for specialists while tightening medical and stay rules for…
76% of UK Universities Report Indian Student Drops as Visa Rules Tighten
UK international student enrolments fell 31% in January 2026 as universities tighten rules to meet new government visa…
Iowa Deportations Triple as ICE Arrests Rise, Deportation Data Project Reports
Iowa deportations tripled to 1,600+ in early 2026, as immigration arrests surged five-fold, marking a sharp increase in…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Bans Dependents, Cuts Graduate Route Visa
UK student visa applications hit a 4-year low in 2026 as strict new rules drive international students toward…
Canada Visa Update Speeds Visitor and Study Permit Processing for Indian Applicants
IRCC speeds up India visa processing in 2026: visitor visas drop to 49 days, study permits hold at…
150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet Seeks Parking in NYC as ICE Expands Air Deportations
ICE expands air fleet with Boeing 737s for 30,000 monthly deportations as New York officials propose laws to…
Schengen Visa Applications Rise 20% Year-On-Year as China Travel Nears Pre-Pandemic Peak
China's Schengen visa applications jumped 20% in Q1 2026, with outbound travel volumes set to exceed pre-pandemic levels…
Yvette Cooper Warns Immigration White Paper Risks Care Home Staffing Crunch
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to cut 50,000 lower-skilled visas, ending overseas care worker recruitment despite sector…
457,000 Aliens Cross as ICE Targets 2,400 Smuggling Rings with 1,500 Child Victims
ICE is asking Congress for more FY 2027 funding while highlighting nearly 457,000 arrests, 2,400 smuggling operations dismantled,…