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A U.S. C-17 aircraft returns Indian migrants under Trump's stricter immigration policies. India verifies returnees' citizenship.

First US military deportation flight to India under Trump’s immigration crackdown

A C-17 aircraft marks the first deportation of Indians under Trump's policies, with India verifying returnees.

A U.S. C-17 aircraft repatriates Indian migrants amid Trump's strict immigration policies. India's verifying returnees.

C-17 aircraft carrying illegal Indian migrants departs for India as US intensifies deportations; Jaishankar says verification process underway.
A United States military aircraft carrying illegal Indian migrants has departed for India, marking the first such deportation under President Donald Trump&rsquo;s renewed immigration policies, according to a Reuters report on Monday.
The C-17 military plane, which took off with undocumented Indian nationals, is expected to reach India within 24 hours as part of the Trump administration&rsquo;s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump&rsquo;s Mass Deportation Plan Targets Indian Nationals
The deportation comes as Trump fulfills his pledge to conduct the largest removal of illegal immigrants in US history. According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an initial list of 18,000 undocumented Indian nationals has been compiled among the 1.5 million individuals targeted for deportation.
However, it remains unclear how many Indian nationals were aboard the departing flight.
With approximately 725,000 illegal immigrants from India residing in the United States, India ranks as the third-largest unauthorized immigrant population, following Mexico and El Salvador, according to Pew Research Center data.
India&rsquo;s Response: Jaishankar Confirms Verification Process
The Indian government has acknowledged the deportation, maintaining that it has always been open to the legitimate return of undocumented Indian nationals.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India is in the process of verifying the identities of those being deported.
"With every country, including the US, we have always maintained that if our citizens are in any country illegally, and we can confirm their citizenship, we are open to their legitimate return to India," he said.
The exact number of Indians eligible for deportation is still being determined, Jaishankar added.
Trump&rsquo;s Immigration Policy &amp; India&rsquo;s Role
President Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have repeatedly discussed illegal immigration from India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar in recent diplomatic exchanges.
In January, Trump stated that PM Modi "will do what&rsquo;s right" regarding the return of Indian immigrants who entered the US illegally.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has begun facilitating deportation flights, moving over 5,000 immigrants held in detention centers in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. Military aircraft have already flown deportees to countries like Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras.
This first military deportation flight to India signifies a major shift in US-India immigration policies, with further removals expected in the coming months.

India's Fast Track Immigration Program enhances the travel experience for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders, launching in major airports.

Fast-Track immigration for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders launched at major airports

India's Fast Track Immigration Program, launched by Amit Shah, offers expedited processes for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders at key airports.

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Starting Thursday, a fast-track immigration process for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders will be implemented at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad airports. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 'Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Program' (FTI-TTP) from Ahmedabad.
Originally launched at Delhi's IGI Airport in June 2024, FTI-TTP aims to provide world-class, seamless immigration services under the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision. This initiative will facilitate faster, smoother, and more secure immigration clearance for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders through e-gates, minimizing human intervention.
Key Features:
Applicants must register online via https://ftittp.mha.gov.in, providing necessary details and documents. Biometric data is captured either at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or during airport transit. Registered travelers scan their boarding pass and passport at e-gates; successful biometric authentication automatically grants immigration clearance. Initially free for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders, the program will expand to 21 major airports and later include foreign travelers. The FTI-TTP is akin to the U.S. Global Entry Program, offering expedited clearance for low-risk, pre-approved travelers. Registration is valid for up to five years or until passport expiry.
For assistance, travelers can contact india.ftittp-boi@mha.gov.in.

The U.K government emphasizes that these measures will ensure individuals in the UK to contribute to the economy and not rely on state support.

UK tightens immigration: Rishi Sunak raises visa salary threshold

The U.K government emphasizes that these measures will ensure individuals in the UK to contribute to the economy and not rely on state support.

In a significant move aimed at reshaping migration patterns, the UK government, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has implemented stringent changes to its immigration policies. Notably, the government has elevated the salary requirement for individuals seeking to reside in the UK. This pivotal adjustment, part of a broader reform agenda, marks a critical shift in the eligibility criteria for those aspiring to live and work in the country. The recent measures are anticipated to significantly reduce migration to the UK, affecting an estimated 300,000 individuals who would no longer meet the criteria for entry.
Expressing his determination to address what he referred to as an excessively high level of net migration, Sunak heralded these changes as historic. "We've just announced the biggest ever cut in net migration. No Prime Minister has done this before in history," Sunak remarked in a social media update.
The pivotal modifications outlined by Sunak's government encompass a spectrum of stringent regulations. These include restrictions on dependents entering the UK, a substantial increase in minimum salary requirements for overseas workers and sponsors, and tighter controls on the Health and Care visa, notably impacting care workers and their families.
Moreover, the crackdown extends to labor strategies, with plans to abolish salary discounts for shortage occupations and the implementation of an Immigration Salary List, aligned with elevated salary thresholds. Simultaneously, measures addressing student dependents seek to curb the influx, potentially impacting around 153,000 visas granted to dependents of sponsored students in the year ending September 2023.
The government asserts that these measures are designed to underscore the principle that individuals relocating to the UK must be self-sufficient, economically contributing, and not reliant on state support. However, Labour's home affairs spokesperson, Yvette Cooper, rebuked the Conservatives, labeling their actions as a "chaotic panic" response to immigration.
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The majority of the 'irregular arrivals' from India on small boats were made up of men between the ages of 25 and 40, out of a total of 45,755 in 2022

Sharp rise in Indians crossing the English Channel to illegally enter UK: report

The majority of the 'irregular arrivals' from India on small boats were made up of men between the ages of 25 and 40, out of a total of 45,755 in 2022

The number of Indians illegally crossing over into the United Kingdom across the English Channel has increased sharply to 683 last year from 67 in 2021, data from the British government has shown.
The figure, according to the latest UK Home Office report showed that no Indians had crossed over into Britain in 2018 and 2019.
However, this saw an increase in 2020 when 64 Indians crossed over illegally in small boats followed by a small rise to 67 in 2021.&nbsp;
The majority of the 'irregular arrivals' from India on small boats were made up of men between the ages of 25 and 40, out of a total of 45,755 in 2022.
The UK has a returns agreement with India under the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP), something which was referred to by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Parliament last week.
"We have returns agreements with India, Pakistan, Serbia, Nigeria and &mdash; crucially &mdash; now with Albania, where we are returning hundreds of people," Sunak told the Commons during Prime Minister's Questions.&nbsp;
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The Biden administration has proposed to deny asylum to migrants who show up at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. 

Biden administration proposes Trump-like immigration policy

The Biden administration has proposed to deny asylum to migrants who show up at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through

The Biden administration has proposed to deny asylum to migrants who show up at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through.&nbsp;

The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will generally deny asylum to migrants who show up at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through, mirroring an attempt by the Trump administration that never took effect because it was blocked in court.
The measure, while stopping short of a total ban, imposes severe limitations on asylum for any nationality except Mexicans, who don't have to travel through a third country to reach the U.S.
The measure is almost certain to face legal challenges. President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
The Biden administration rule proposed Tuesday has to first go through a 30-day public comment period before it can be formally adopted. If adopted it would remain in place for two years.
Administration officials expect the rule will take effect when a pandemic-era rule that denies asylum on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19 ends. That rule, known as Title 42 authority, is set to expire May 11 but has been delayed twice by legal challenges from Republican-led states.
The Homeland Security and Justice Departments argued that surging numbers of migrants left them little choice. They anticipate illegal crossings to climb to between 11,000 and 13,000 a day if no action is taken after Title 42 ends; that's even higher than the 8,600 daily crossings in mid-December as anticipation spread among migrants and smugglers that Title 42 was about to end. At the last minute the Supreme Court kept it in place.
The proposed rule establishes &ldquo;a rebuttable presumption of asylum ineligibility&rdquo; for anyone who passes through another country to reach the U.S. border with Mexico without first seeking protection there, according to a notice in the Federal Register. Exceptions will be made for people with an &ldquo;acute medical emergency,&rdquo; &ldquo;imminent and extreme threat&rdquo; of violent crimes such as murder, rape or kidnapping, being a victim of human trafficking or &ldquo;other extremely compelling circumstances.&rdquo; Children travelling alone will also be exempted, according to the rule.
The rule largely calls on prospective migrants to follow legal pathways to apply for asylum such as using the CBP One app, through which prospective migrants can schedule an appointment to apply to appear at a border entry point to apply for asylum. The administration portrayed these efforts as a way to protect migrants from the dangerous journeys as they travel north to the U.S. and allow the U.S. border entry points to manage the migrant flows in a &ldquo;safe and efficient manner.&rdquo; But critics have said the app has been beset by technical problems and its not clear how many appointments are available every day.
U.S. officials insist the measure proposed Tuesday is different from Trump's, largely because there is room for exemptions and because the Biden administration has made other legal pathways available, particularly humanitarian parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Ukrainians.

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser on Friday announced that his department is extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers.

What is Canada's latest move to address its labour shortage?

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser on Friday announced that his department is extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers.

In a major move that will benefit thousands of Indian professionals and other foreigners in Canada, the North American country will expand its work permit eligibility to the family members of Open Work Permit (OWP) holders from next year to address acute labour shortages.
The OWP allows foreign nationals to work in Canada for any employer and any job. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser on Friday announced that his department is extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers.
"Canada is expanding work permits for family members! Starting in 2023, spouses and children of a principal applicant will be eligible to work in Canada," Fraser tweeted.
"Expanding the eligibility for work permits to family members accompanying the principal applicant to Canada will help address labour shortages by assisting employers in finding the workers they need," he said in a press statement.
Employers across the country continue to identify a lack of workers as their biggest obstacle, Fraser said.
The new measure, he said, will help employers find the workers they need to fill their labour gaps by expanding work permits to family members at all skill levels, resulting in family members of over 200,000 foreign workers being able to work in Canada.
Prior to this announcement, spouses were only eligible for a work permit if the principal applicant was working in a high-skill occupation.
The new measure aims to improve the emotional well-being, physical health and financial stability of workers by keeping families together. As a result, it is expected that the worker will better integrate into their overall work environment and community, Fraser said.
Starting in January 2023, through a temporary two-year measure, Canada will expand eligibility to work in the country to spouses and working-age children through a phased approach for workers at all skill levels, the statement said.
The measure will be implemented in 3 phases to ensure its successful implementation.&nbsp;

20-year-old Kartik Saini was a student at Sheridan College in Toronto. The fatal accident happened on November 23

Indian student dies after being hit, dragged by truck in Canada

20-year-old Kartik Saini was a student at Sheridan College in Toronto. The fatal accident happened on November 23

A 20-year-old Indian student was killed after he was hit and dragged by a pickup truck while crossing a road on a cycle here, according to a media report. Though the police have not yet identified the victim, news website cbc.ca in a report published on Friday quoted the victim's cousin Parveen Saini as saying that Kartik Saini came to Canada from India in August 2021. Parveen Saini spoke from Karnal, Haryana, where their family is from, the report said. The family is hoping that Kartik's body will be sent to India as soon as possible for proper burial, Parveen said. Sheridan College has confirmed that Kartik was a student there, the report said. According to police the fatal collision happened at the intersection of Yonge Street and St Clair Avenue at about 4:30 pm on Wednesday evening. The cyclist died after being struck and dragged by a pickup truck in midtown, it said in a press release on Thursday.
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Emergency services tried to free the cyclist and revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Constable Laura Brabant, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service, said the investigation into the collision is on.

UK government has launched a new visa to attract talent, it is labelled the &ldquo;high potential individual&rdquo; visa. UK govt said people who have graduated, in the last five years, from one of the eligible leading universities&nbsp;listed on its website, will be able to apply the new visa.&nbsp;To qualify, a person must have attended a university which appeared in the top 50 of at least two of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings or The Academic Ranking of World Universities, in the year in which they graduated.The list of eligible universities from 2021,&nbsp;published online by the government, featured universities across US, Canada Australia and Hong&nbsp;Kong.&nbsp;To apply, graduates will need a valid passport or other travel document that shows their identity and nationality. It will be available to those eligible regardless of their nationality or where they were born.

UK opens new visa option, and you do not need a job to apply

UK government has launched a new visa to attract talent, it is labelled the “high potential individual” visa.  Find out if you are eligible 

High potential individual visa introduced by the UK government.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UK government has launched a new visa to attract talent, it is labelled the &ldquo;high potential individual&rdquo; visa. UK govt said people who have graduated, in the last five years, from one of the eligible leading universities&nbsp;listed on its website, will be able to apply the new visa.&nbsp; To qualify, a person must have attended a university which appeared in the top 50 of at least two of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings or The Academic Ranking of World Universities, in the year in which they graduated. The list of eligible universities from 2021,&nbsp;published online by the government, featured universities across US, Canada Australia and Hong&nbsp;Kong.&nbsp; To apply, graduates will need a valid passport or other travel document that shows their identity and nationality. It will be available to those eligible regardless of their nationality or where they were born.

Queues of trucks, stretching on for miles. Traffic jams lasting 12 hours, or even longer. These were scenes from near a major US-Mexico trade point in Texas on April 12.
New rules imposed by Texas Governor led to protests by Mexican truckers. They reportedly blocked the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, leading to huge queues of trucks waiting to cross the border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly ordered "enhanced safety inspections" of commercial trucks at border ports. These were aimed at curtailing the "flow of drugs, human traffickers, illegal immigrants, weapons, and other contraband" into Texas, as per the Governor's office. Illegal immigration from America's southern neighbours has been one of the major issues traditionally raised by the Republican party, to which Abbott belongs.
Mexico reportedly claimed that the new rules are hurting trade with the US, with cross-border traffic falling to a third of normal levels. 
Meanwhile, Governor Abbott tweeted images of the Texas National Guard conducting "mass migration drills in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border." Abbot said that this was after his directive to "bolster state's border security efforts in the wake of the Biden Administration revoking Title 42."

USA: 12-hour long truck jams in Texas. Watch why new border rules led to protest at Mexico trade port

Watch what's causing huge, 12-hour-long traffic jams at a major US-Mexico trade port in Texas.


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Queues of trucks, stretching on for miles. Traffic jams lasting 12 hours, or even longer. These were scenes from near a major US-Mexico trade point in Texas on April 12. New rules imposed by Texas Governor led to protests by Mexican truckers. They reportedly blocked the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, leading to huge queues of trucks waiting to cross the border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly ordered "enhanced safety inspections" of commercial trucks at border ports. These were aimed at curtailing the "flow of drugs, human traffickers, illegal immigrants, weapons, and other contraband" into Texas, as per the Governor's office. Mexico reportedly claimed that the new rules are hurting trade with the US, with cross-border traffic falling to a third of normal levels. Illegal immigration from America's southern neighbours has been one of the major issues traditionally raised by the Republican party, to which Abbott belongs.
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 Meanwhile, Governor Abbott tweeted images of the Texas National Guard conducting "mass migration drills in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border." Abbot said that this was after his directive to "bolster state's border security efforts in the wake of the Biden Administration revoking Title 42."
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<div>Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly ordered "enhanced safety inspections" of commercial trucks at border ports to curtail&nbsp;flow of drugs, human traffickers, illegal immigrants etc.</div>

Queues of trucks, stretching on for miles.&nbsp;Traffic jams lasting 12 hours, or even longer.&nbsp;These were scenes from near a major US-Mexico trade point in Texas on April 12.
New rules imposed by Texas Governor led to protests by Mexican truckers.&nbsp;They reportedly blocked the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, leading to huge queues of trucks waiting to cross the border.
 Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly ordered "enhanced safety inspections" of commercial trucks at border ports.&nbsp;These were aimed at curtailing the "flow of drugs, human traffickers, illegal immigrants, weapons, and other contraband" into Texas, as per the Governor's office.&nbsp;Illegal immigration from America's southern neighbours has been one of the major issues traditionally raised by the Republican party, to which Abbott belongs.
 Mexico reportedly claimed that the new rules are hurting trade with the US, with cross-border traffic falling to a third of normal levels.&nbsp;
 Meanwhile, Governor Abbott tweeted images of the Texas National Guard conducting "mass migration drills in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border." Abbot said that this was after his directive to "bolster state's border security efforts in the wake of the Biden Administration revoking Title 42."

The Caadian national soccer team created history as they booked a birth at 2022 football World Cup in Qatar. Team's success can be attributed to the immigraion policy as 22 players out of 25 are immigrants or born to parents who moved to Canada.

Canada Soccer: A world within the team!

How a team filled with immigrants scored for Canadian Soccer

It literally took the entire world to help Canada qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar! The Canadian Men&rsquo;s soccer team created history recently when they booked a berth in the World Cup for the 2nd time in their history. The feat is even more special as the team ranked outside the top 100 of the FIFA rankings just a short while back and the qualification for the World Cup in Qatar is the completion of a perfect underdog story.
All of Canada was rallying behind the team that thrashed Jamaica 4-0 on 27th March at home despite the near-freezing weather conditions and that shows why this team is so dear to the Canadians. This team is not just a result of years of hard work and also the welcoming nature of Canada for immigrants. In 2018 when France won the World Cup, the Didier Deschamps led side was hailed as the team that championed the cause of immigrants with 15 players in that squad had African roots. Compare that to Canada where 22 footballers from the current 25-member National squad are immigrants or born to parents who moved to Canada quite recently.
Atiba Hutchinson who was born to Trinidadian parents in Brampton is the highest capped footballer in Canadian soccer history with 94 appearances for the Maple Leafs. A cult figure of sorts in Canadian soccer, Atiba has inspired a whole new generation of soccer players who want to represent their adopted nation.
Goalkeeper Milan Borjan is another inspiring figure in Canadian soccer. The 34-year-old was born in Croatia but moved to Canadian shores in 2000 as his family was forced to escape the nation due to the Yugoslavian War.
All these men come from diverse backgrounds, different countries and certain beliefs but they all came together over the last 4 years as the Canadian Men&rsquo;s Soccer team to achieve glory and take their country to their 2nd ever World Cup.
Immigration has been a big part of Canadian foreign policy as the national economy depends heavily on the individuals who migrated looking for new opportunities. But it isn&rsquo;t just the government&rsquo;s policy that drives this magnanimous change in outlook. The Canadians were voted as the most racially tolerant society in the world in 2013 in a study conducted in 80 nations by World Values Survey.

The Canadian soccer team qualified&nbsp;for the 2022 football World&nbsp;Cup in Qatar for their 2nd appearance at football's biggest tournament. 22 of the 25-member National squad are immigrants or born to parents who moved to Canada.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States. 
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing startup visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.
The America COMPETES Act essentially aims to take on China to attract innovation and entrepreneurship to build stronger supply chains. Data shows that America loses out to countries like Canada when it comes to a tailored start-up visa. The reform therefore aims to fill the gap and its a win-win for Indians.

US bill removes green card cap for STEM doctorates, introduces startup visa

The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States.
// SUPER: US House of Representatives passes America COMPETES Act
// SUPER: Immigration reform aimed at entrepreneurs and STEM PhDs
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
// SUPER: Reform introduces new 'W' category of start-up visas
The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing start-up visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
// SUPER: Foreign nationals with ownership interest in start-ups eligible
// SUPER: spouses and children of start-up visa holders can apply too
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
// SUPER: Bill removes cap on green card limits for STEM doctorates
// SUPER: STEM PhDs can pursue careers in US without returning home
The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.

The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States.
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
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The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing startup visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
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The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.
The America COMPETES Act essentially aims to take on China to attract innovation and entrepreneurship to build stronger supply chains. Data shows that America loses out to countries like Canada when it comes to a tailored start-up visa. The reform therefore aims to fill the gap and its a win-win for Indians.

It's "like a prison", Czech women's player Renata Voracova termed her stay at the same Melbourne detention centre as Novak Djokovic believed to be in.
Voracova entered Australia under the pretext of being exempted from the country's strict Covid-19 vaccination regulations. But the Czech player like Djokovic was detained when Australian border officials judged that she failed to meet entry standards.
In a chat with Czech newspapers, DNES, and Sport, she said that her window is shut tight and she can't open it even five centimetres with guards being everywhere, even under the windows.
She further added that the guards bring food and everything is rationed. It felt a bit like in prison.
The 38-year old Voracova, who is ranked 81st in the doubles, also said that she is waiting for a permit to leave Australia.

Czech tennis played detained with Novak Djokovic compares the detention centre with prison

In a chat with Czeck newspapers, Renata Voracova said that she can't open the windows even five centimetres with guards being everywhere, even under the windows

Czech tennis player detained with Novak Djokovic compares the detention centre with prison

It's "like a prison", Czech women's player Renata Voracova&nbsp;termed her stay at the same Melbourne detention centre as Novak Djokovic believed to be in.
Voracova entered Australia under the pretext of being exempted from the country's strict Covid-19 vaccination regulations. But the Czech player like Djokovic&nbsp;was detained when Australian border officials judged that she failed to meet entry standards.
In a chat with Czech newspapers, DNES, and Sport, she said that her window is shut tight and she can't open it even five centimetres with guards being everywhere, even under the windows.
She further added that the guards bring food and everything is rationed. It felt a bit like in prison.
The 38-year old Voracova, who is ranked 81st in the doubles, also said that she is waiting for a permit to leave Australia.

In a chat with Czech newspapers, she said that her window is shut tight and she can't open it even five centimetres

It's "like a prison", Czech women's player Renata Voracova&nbsp;termed her stay at the same Melbourne detention centre as Novak Djokovic believed to be in. Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/on-arrival-in-australia-novak-djokovic-was-detained-for-eight-hours-lawyers-1641638137438">On arrival in Australia, Novak Djokovic was detained for eight hours: Lawyers</a>
Voracova entered Australia under the pretext of being exempted from the country's strict Covid-19 vaccination regulations. But the Czech player like Djokovic&nbsp;was detained when Australian border officials judged that she failed to meet entry standards.
In a chat with Czech newspapers, DNES, and Sport, she said that her window is shut tight and she can't open it even five centimetres with guards being everywhere, even under the windows.
She further added that the guards bring food and everything is rationed. It felt a bit like in prison.
The 38-year old Voracova, who is ranked 81st in the doubles, also said that she is waiting for a permit to leave Australia.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/djokovic-thanks-his-supporters-as-he-remains-held-up-for-3rd-day-in-australian-migrant-detention-centre-1641623651633" target="_blank">Djokovic thanks his supporters as he remains held up for 3rd day in Australian migrant detention centre</a>

New batch of immigrants to Canada are earnings more than  ever before as per data released by Statistics Canada.
The study has shown that the median pay for immigrants who became permanent residents earned a total of CA$31,900 which is the highest amount recorded among all groups of immigrants since 1981. The wage data was collected for 2019.
Immigrants with prior work experience were paid more within one year of arrival while those with no 'work-ex' had a median pay of CA$39,300 in 2019.
Canada granted permanent residency to 401,000 foreigners in 2021, though there is no official data on how many were Indians past trends would suggest nearly 40% of the pool would be from the subcontinent. 

Immigrants to Canada are now earning a lot more!

The study has shown that the median pay for immigrants who became permanent residents earned a total of CA$31,900 which is the highest amount recorded among all groups of immigrants since 1981. The wage data was collected for 2019.

Work experience, in particular, helped immigrant salaries in the first year following arrival.

New batch of immigrants to Canada are earning more than ever before as&nbsp;per data released by&nbsp;Statistics Canada. The study has shown that the median pay for immigrants who became permanent residents earned a total of CA$31,900 which is the highest amount recorded among all groups of immigrants since 1981. The wage data was collected for 2019. Also read &amp; watch|&nbsp;<a title="Munjal vs Munjal: The legal battle over iconic Hero brand name" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/munjal-vs-munjal-the-legal-battle-over-iconic-hero-brand-name-1641446201563">Munjal vs Munjal: The legal battle over iconic Hero brand name</a>
Immigrants with prior work experience were paid more within one year of arrival while those with no 'work-ex'&nbsp;had a median pay of CA$39,300 in 2019.
Canada granted permanent residency to&nbsp;401,000 foreigners in 2021, though there is no official data on how many were Indians past trends would suggest nearly 40% of the pool would be from the subcontinent.&nbsp;
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A video of US border patrol agents charging at Haitian migrants with whips has created a massive outrage.
The White House has criticized the use of horse reins to threaten migrants after images circulated of a border guard on horseback charging at migrants near a riverside camp in Texas.
Videos showed mounted officers wearing cowboy hats blocking the migrants, and one officer swung a whip near a migrant's face.
"I don't think anyone seeing that footage would think it was acceptable or appropriate," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.
The camp under a bridge spanning the Rio Grande has become the latest flashpoint for U.S. authorities seeking to stem a flow of migrants fleeing gang violence, extreme poverty and natural disasters in their home countries.
US authorities are deporting thousands of Haitian migrants to their country.

Watch: US border guard uses whips on migrants, White House condemns

Watch: Video of&nbsp;US border guard using whip on Haitian migrants triggers outrage, White House condemns

Watch: US border patrol uses whips on migrants

Watch: US border patrol uses whips on migrants
Video triggers outrage, White House condemns
Video: US border patrol guard attacks migrants
Thousands of migrants at riverside camp in Texas

The White House has criticized the use of horse reins to threaten migrants after images circulated of a border guard on horseback charging at migrants near a riverside camp in Texas

A video of US border patrol agents charging at Haitian migrants with whips has created a massive outrage.
The White House has criticized the use of horse reins to threaten migrants after images circulated of a border guard on horseback charging at migrants near a riverside camp in Texas.
Videos showed mounted officers wearing cowboy hats blocking the migrants, and one officer swung a whip near a migrant's face.
"I don't think anyone seeing that footage would think it was acceptable or appropriate," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.
The camp under a bridge spanning the Rio Grande has become the latest flashpoint for U.S. authorities seeking to stem a flow of migrants fleeing gang violence, extreme poverty and natural disasters in their home countries.
US authorities are deporting thousands of Haitian migrants to their country.

UAE&nbsp;Green Visa is the latest offering from the middle east country to attract foreign investors. So if you are looking to move to Dubai you don't need a company to sponsor you anymore.
What is a UAE&nbsp;'Green Visa'?&ldquo;Green Visas&rdquo; will allow non UAE&nbsp;residents to apply for work without being sponsored by an employer. This is&nbsp; targeting investors and highly skilled workers as well as top students and graduatesBenefits of a Green VisaGreen visa holders will be able to sponsor their parents and children up to the age of 25 on their permits.&nbsp;
Boost for foreign workers
UAE&nbsp;government will also allow people who&rsquo;ve lost their jobs to remain in the country for up to 180 days, a major incentive as most visas are tied to employment contracts.&nbsp;
The big push for foreign investors&nbsp;
The UAE is seeking 550 billion dirhams ($150 billion) of inward foreign investment over the next nine years and aims to be among the 10 biggest global investment destinations by 2030, UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq said.
Foreigners account for 90 percent of the 10 million population in the UAE, the Arab world's second-largest economy after neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
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UAE's new 'Green Visa' plan, here is how you can move to Dubai without company sponsorship

Moving and working in UAE&nbsp;just got a lot easier, find out all about the new Green Visa and how you don't need a company to sponsor you anymore.&nbsp;

Move to Dubai

It targets highly skilled individuals, investors, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, as well exceptional students and postgraduates," said Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

UAE&nbsp;Green Visa is the latest offering from the middle east country to attract foreign investors. So if you are looking to move to Dubai you don't need a company to sponsor you anymore.
What is a UAE&nbsp;'Green Visa'? &ldquo;Green Visas&rdquo; will allow non UAE&nbsp;residents to apply for work without being sponsored by an employer. This is&nbsp; targeting investors and highly skilled workers as well as top students and graduates Benefits of a Green Visa Green visa holders will be able to sponsor their parents and children up to the age of 25 on their permits.&nbsp;
Boost for foreign workers
UAE&nbsp;government will also allow people who&rsquo;ve lost their jobs to remain in the country for up to 180 days, a major incentive as most visas are tied to employment contracts.&nbsp;
 The big push for foreign investors&nbsp;
The UAE is seeking 550 billion dirhams ($150 billion) of inward foreign investment over the next nine years and aims to be among the 10 biggest global investment destinations by 2030, UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq said.
Foreigners account for 90 percent of the 10 million population in the UAE, the Arab world's second-largest economy after neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
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Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment or the EAGLE Act could be a big boost to green card seekers as it looks to remove the current cap on applicants per country.&nbsp;
The bill which could benefit the large number of Indian IT proffesional&nbsp;in the US&nbsp; aims&nbsp; to phase&nbsp;out the seven per cent per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas.The current law is biased against countries of larger population as more qualified personnel fall behind in the line to citizens from smaller countries due to the cap on applications from countries.&nbsp;
The bill also raises the seven per cent per-country limit on family-sponsored visas to 15 per cent.
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Getting a green card to get easier?

Getting a green card to get easier?&nbsp; Here is all you need to know about the EAGLE Act

Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment or the EAGLE Act could be a big boost to green card seekers as it looks to remove the current cap on applicants per country.&nbsp;
The bill which could benefit the large number of Indian IT proffesional&nbsp;in the US&nbsp; aims&nbsp; to phase&nbsp;out the seven per cent per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas. The current law is biased against countries of larger population as more qualified personnel fall behind in the line to citizens from smaller countries due to the cap on applications from countries.&nbsp;
The bill also raises the seven per cent per-country limit on family-sponsored visas to 15 per cent.
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country. Trump justified the widely criticised bans saying they are needed to protect US workers amid the pandemic-battered economy. The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on Dec. 31, but will be extended until March 31, 2021. A large number of businesses have opposed the ban on certain foreign workers. President-elect Joe Biden has criticized the restrictions, but has not yet said whether he would immediately reverse them.

Trump extends immigration, work visa curbs till March

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country. Trump justified the widely criticised bans saying they are needed to protect US workers amid the pandemic-battered economy. The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on Dec. 31, but will be extended until March 31, 2021. A large number of businesses have opposed the ban on certain foreign workers. President-elect Joe Biden has criticized the restrictions, but has not yet said whether he would immediately reverse them.

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