Immigration News
Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw
Canada Express Entry News: Canada invites 5,500 candidates through a French-language Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 397, the lowest for the category in over a year
 "Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw")
H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027
Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities
 "H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027")
Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know
Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals
 "Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know")
US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents
UAE Waives Visa Fine: UAE grants visa overstay fine waiver for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations linked to Iran-US-Israel conflict airspace disruptions
 "US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents")
Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students
National College of Ireland will support 10 Indian postgraduate students with tuition fee reductions across business, computing and psychology programmes
 "Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students")
Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress
Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14
 "Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress")
UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims
Britain pauses study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan after a rise in asylum claims from migrants entering through legal routes
 "UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims")
Canada unveils $100 million scholarships for Indian students: Details here
Canada and India launch a new talent strategy with scholarships, hybrid campuses and university partnerships aimed at expanding study and research opportunities
 "Canada unveils $100 million scholarships for Indian students: Details here")
Travellers rush to Oman, Saudi Arabia to escape Dubai amid US-Iran conflict
Travellers stranded in Dubai amid the US-Iran conflict are rushing to Oman and Saudi Arabia, as airspace closures and flight disruptions trigger costly evacuations
 "Travellers rush to Oman, Saudi Arabia to escape Dubai amid US-Iran conflict")
ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules
US Judge says agency acted arbitrarily after SEVIS termination over dismissed traffic case
 "ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules")
UK asylum rules: Refugee status temporary, to be reviewed every 30 months
UK asylum new rules: UK government rolls out Denmark-style asylum reset, making refugee protection temporary and subject to periodic review
Will West Asia tensions dent Dubai's appeal for Indian students? Explained
Impact on Indians in Dubai: Rising regional tensions trigger fresh safety concerns even as Dubai remains a popular and cost-effective study destination for Indian families
 "Will West Asia tensions dent Dubai's appeal for Indian students? Explained")
Is Dubai still a safe haven for investors, HNIs despite US-Iran conflict?
Iran's retaliation has jolted Dubai's safe-haven image, but experts say investor confidence and long-term fundamentals remain intact
UK flight ticket scam: Elderly couple lose £2,500 to fake Expedia booking
A Leicester-based elderly couple lost over £2,500 after booking fake Ahmedabad tickets via a WhatsApp scam posing as Expedia
 "UK flight ticket scam: Elderly couple lose £2,500 to fake Expedia booking")
Japan visa: Walk-in option ends from Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Puducherry
VFS Global says Japan visa applicants must now book appointments in Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad and Puducherry
 "Japan visa: Walk-in option ends from Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Puducherry")
West Asia chaos: Nearly 500 flights cancelled; what Indians can do
Flight disruptions across West Asia prompt Indian authorities to release helplines as Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air extend suspensions
 "West Asia chaos: Nearly 500 flights cancelled; what Indians can do")
West Asia crisis: India offers foreigners visa relief amid flight chaos
Hundreds of flights cancelled after West Asia tensions; MEA asks foreign nationals in India to contact FRRO for visa extensions and stay help
 "West Asia crisis: India offers foreigners visa relief amid flight chaos")
US visa denied despite Fifa WC tickets: Indian businessman explains ordeal
US visa cancelled: An Indian managing director said his B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) even after securing Fifa World Cup 2026 tickets
Canada visitor visa for Indians now takes 71 days; work permit 8 weeks
Canada visitor visa: IRCC's February 2026 update shows visitor visa timelines for Indians at 71 days, alongside shifts across citizenship, PR, study and work permit queues
 "Canada visitor visa for Indians now takes 71 days; work permit 8 weeks")
UK 'Visa Fraud Se Bache': From IELTS claims to jobs, Indians must beware
Outreach drive warns Indian travellers against fake UK visa claims and irregular migration risks
 "UK 'Visa Fraud Se Bache': From IELTS claims to jobs, Indians must beware")