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Indian Student Enrolments in New Zealand Soar, Set to Double by 2030

Indian student enrolments in New Zealand have surged by nearly 49% since 2021, marking a significant shift in the global education landscape. According to the report Beyond Beds & Benches…

admin March 27, 2025

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U.S. Embassy Cancels 2,000 Visa Appointments Amid Fraud Crackdown

\New Delhi, March 2025 — In a significant move against fraudulent visa activities, the U.S. Embassy in India announced the cancellation of approximately 2,000 visa appointments after detecting major scheduling…

admin March 26, 2025

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Trump Administration Pauses Green Card Processing and Tightens Immigration Vetting

The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications for refugees and asylum recipients, freezing the legal status of individuals who had previously been cleared to remain…

admin March 26, 2025

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ORR Policy Shift: Immigration Status Sharing Sparks Concern

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the U.S. agency responsible for overseeing unaccompanied migrant children, will soon implement a significant policy shift allowing it to share sponsors’ immigration status with…

admin March 25, 2025

H1B,F1 Visa Holders Urged to Rethink Travel Amid Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules

As uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policies continues to grow, legal experts are advising visa holders—including H-1B workers, F-1 international students, and even green card holders—to reconsider international travel. While India…

admin March 24, 2025

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H-1B Visa Registration for FY 2026 Closes on March 24

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will close initial registrations for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap at noon (Eastern Time) on March 24. The registration, which began on…

Admin March 24, 2025

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US Student Visa Denials Hit 10-Year High at 41%

The United States saw a sharp rise in student visa denials, reaching a 10-year high in the last fiscal year (October 2023 – September 2024). According to a report, 41%…

Admin March 24, 2025

Indian-Origin Mother Charged with Son’s Murder After Disneyland Trip

Indian-Origin Woman Charged with Alleged Murder of 11-Year-Old Son After Disneyland Trip Orange County, California — An Indian-origin woman, Saritha Ramarao, 48, has been formally charged with the alleged murder…

admin March 24, 2025

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Canada Immigration Processing Times Update – March 2025

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times as of March 18, 2025, providing updated insights for individuals seeking visas, permanent residency, and citizenship in…

admin March 22, 2025

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Trump Administration Revokes Parole Program, Sparking Immigration Uncertainty

The Trump administration has intensified its stringent immigration policies, announcing the termination of legal protections for approximately 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision, disclosed by the…

admin March 22, 2025

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Green Card Holders Face Rising Travel Concerns Amid Stricter Policies

In recent months, numerous U.S. green card and visa holders have expressed growing concerns about traveling abroad, citing increasingly stringent immigration policies and heightened scrutiny upon re-entry. Reports of intensified…

admin March 21, 2025

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USCIS Warns Against Marriage Fraud: Severe Penalties for Violators

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning about the consequences of marriage fraud, specifically targeting fraudulent marriages entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining…

admin March 21, 2025