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Trump’s $1M Gold Card visa flops; EB-5 still favored
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Trump’s $1M gold card visa fails to attract applicants: EB-5 remains the safer bet

President Trump’s new $1 million Gold Card visa program has struggled to draw interest due to vague rules and legal uncertainty. Immigration experts recommend the established EB-5 program as a safer, more predictable route for high-net-worth investors.

US Social-Media Visa Rules Hurdles Fifa World Cup/Olympics
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Planning to go to US for Fifa World Cup or Olympics? New social media rules for visas might be a hurdle

The US plans to make social media checks mandatory for most visitors, even tourists and people visiting family. The proposed rule would require five years of social media, phone, and email records, making travel to the US tougher for many.

Project Firewall reshapes H-1B oversight, concerns grow
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Project Firewall reshapes H-1B oversight, prompting unease among Indian tech workers

The Labor Department says the renewed scrutiny strengthens fairness in hiring and reinforces workplace standards

Can a person sponsor their siblings for a US green card?
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Can a person sponsor their siblings for a US green card?

A US citizen aged 21 or older can apply to bring a sibling to live permanently in America, but the process falls under the F4 family preference category. This category has annual limits, meaning wait times often stretch for many years.

H1-B visa
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US authorities say no new travel restrictions for H1-B workers despite policy shift

Despite recent immigration crackdowns and fee hikes for future H-1B applications, US authorities and immigration experts confirm that current H-1B visa holders can continue to travel and reenter the country without new restrictions.

Indian students
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Indian students look beyond traditional study destinations amid global policy shifts

New migration patterns show Indian students increasingly choosing Europe and Asia-Pacific countries as traditional English-speaking hubs tighten visa and work rules.

Canada May Cancel Visas Amid Surge from India, Bangladesh
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Canada plans to cancel visas as more people from India and Bangladesh seek protection from 'danger at home'

Canada’s immigration ministry is considering new powers to cancel large batches of visas, with internal documents citing “country-specific challenges” linked to India and Bangladesh amid rising asylum claims and verification delays that have slowed visa processing times.

Canada Sees 60% Drop in International Students: IRCC
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Canada sees nearly 60% drop in international student arrivals in 2025: IRCC data reveals

Canada’s international student arrivals plunged by almost 60 per cent in 2025, with 278,900 fewer newcomers recorded between January and August amid new visa caps, stricter financial requirements, and tightened post-study work and spousal permit rules.

Trump H-1B visa fee increase
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Trump imposes tougher rules after $100k fee on H-1B visas; what it means for Indians

Following the introduction of $100k annual fee on H-1B visa applications, the US government is preparing further reforms. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to tighten cap exemptions, increase oversight, and redefine key employment categories.