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US proposes ending deference policy for H-1B extensions; Indian workers may face closer scrutiny

The US Department of Homeland Security proposes to eliminate a policy regarding visa extension approvals. Immigration officers may reassess petitions even when circumstances have not changed or remain the same. This change could lead to increased scrutiny for H-1B visa workers extending their stay in the US. Employers might face…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

How many Eritreans visit the UK? Latest figures as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat

The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Repressive, secretive and highly militarised: Eritrea, the east African country facing UK visa ban threat

Country has not had an election in 33 years and has withdrawn cooperation with UK on migrant returns

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

UK to introduce contactless airport eGates, making entry faster for travellers

The United Kingdom is implementing a new contactless airport entry system using facial recognition technology for British citizens. This system will expedite immigration procedures by allowing passengers to pass through eGates without scanning their passports. While Indian travellers wait for eligibility, the existing visa and entry requirements remain unchanged. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Why the UK is threatening Eritrea with a total visa ban

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The Independent UK · Oct 15

Eritreans face total UK visa ban in row over return of small boat migrants

The east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals, says Shabana Mahmood

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Australia has 3 competing migration policies. The problem? None are based in evidence

Over the past month, the Labor government, the Coalition and One Nation have all announced new migration policies. Although they differ in some respects they have one feature in common: a focus on net overseas migration (NOM).

The Conversation · Oct 14

US needs 1.7m skilled workers a year, but Trump's visa war risks talent crunch

The US needs roughly 1.7 million new skilled workers annually through 2035, according to The State of America’s Skilled Trades report. Yet the Trump administration has tightened restrictions on foreign workers, including suspending eight technology and outsourcing firms from filing new applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, according…

The Times of India · Oct 14

US proposes ending deference to past H-1B approvals; Indians will be disproportionately impacted

The Trump administration has proposed scrapping a policy that generally requires US immigration officers to defer to their own previous approvals of work visa petitions, a move that could make it challenging for Indian professionals to secure H-1B extensions. The proposed policy which also covers other work visas such as…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Trump's Immigration Policies Could Worsen US Doctor Shortage as Hospitals Curtail Foreign Recruitment

Trump administration immigration restrictions and rising visa hurdles are complicating international physician recruitment, threatening to deepen U.S. doctor shortages that particularly impact rural communities and key medical specialties.

Latin Times · Oct 14