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UK Warns Eritrea of Visa Ban in Escalating Row Over Small Boat Returns

UK threatens Eritrean nationals with a possible visa ban and tightens controls on diplomats amid a dispute over small boat returns and stalled removals.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Eritrea accuses Shabana Mahmood of ‘political gimmick’ over visa ban threat

Home secretary says she will block all Eritreans from UK unless a returns deal is agreed for rejected asylum seekers and criminals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

‘Mary Millben can back BJP, Imran Khan can’t criticise it’: CJP's Abhijit Dipke flags contrast

CJP activist Abhijit Dipke drew a comparison between American singer Mary Millben and Imran Khan regarding political speech. Mumbai Police issued a 'Leave India' notice to Imran Khan, directing him to exit by October 28. Allegations against Khan include participating in protests despite his Overseas Citizen of India status. BJP…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

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

Australia Without Migrants? Viral AI Video Exposes Fears Over Immigration Cuts and Worker Shortages

A viral AI-generated campaign from the Australian Hotels Association imagines the disruption caused by fewer migrant workers as Australia debates proposed immigration cuts and labour shortages.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

US ends auto-extension of work permits; international students not impacted

The Trump administration has finalised a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. For the Indian diaspora, the move could adversely impact over a lakh Indian spouses, largely women, of H-1B visa holders caught in decades-long green card…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Indian passport rises to 84th rank in Henley Passport Index 2026; visa-free access to 55 destinations

In the latest update of the Henley Passport Index for October 2026, India has found itself ranked 84th, a dip compared to earlier standings. Indian citizens can now visit only 55 countries without a visa, sharing their rank with Algeria and Mauritania. Leading the list is Singapore with extensive access…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: Report

British universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the visa rejection threshold lowered from 10% to 5%, schools are proactively rescinding offers, especially for candidates from countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria where rejections are rising sharply. This shift signifies…

The Economic Times · Oct 14