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Bangladesh protests intensify as group demands ban on Indian work permits over Osman Hadi killing
Tensions in Bangladesh have escalated sharply following the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering widespread protests and renewed anti-India sentiment across the country. A radical student outfit linked to Hadi, Inqilab Moncho, has issued a strong ultimatum to the interim Yunus administration, demanding sweeping action within strict deadlines, including the suspension of work permits issued to Indian nationals. The group announced its demands during a protest gathe
Bangladesh protests intensify as group demands ban on Indian work permits over Osman Hadi killing
Tensions in Bangladesh have escalated sharply following the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering widespread protests and renewed anti-India sentiment across the country. A radical student outfit linked to Hadi, Inqilab Moncho, has issued a strong ultimatum to the interim Yunus administration, demanding sweeping action within strict deadlines, including the suspension of work permits issued to Indian nationals. The group announced its demands during a protest gathe
Canada updates IRCC rules on cancelling temporary visas and permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major update to its operational framework, outlining clear legal grounds for when temporary resident documents—such as visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs)—may be cancelled. The revised policy, which came into effect on November 4, 2025, aims to standardize how immigration officers handle document revocations and close long-standing gaps in the Immigration and Refugee Pro
Canada updates IRCC rules on cancelling temporary visas and permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major update to its operational framework, outlining clear legal grounds for when temporary resident documents—such as visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs)—may be cancelled. The revised policy, which came into effect on November 4, 2025, aims to standardize how immigration officers handle document revocations and close long-standing gaps in the Immigration and Refugee Pro
US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students
Washington: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the end of automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), a policy change that will have significant consequences for thousands of foreign professionals, students, and asylum seekers working in the country. The change, effective October 30, removes the automatic renewal grace period that previously allowed eligible workers to continue employment while their EAD renewal applications w
US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students
Washington: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the end of automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), a policy change that will have significant consequences for thousands of foreign professionals, students, and asylum seekers working in the country. The change, effective October 30, removes the automatic renewal grace period that previously allowed eligible workers to continue employment while their EAD renewal applications w
US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting thousands of immigrants
A significant policy change by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to impact thousands of foreign professionals working across the country. Beginning October 30, 2025, the DHS will end the automatic extension of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), a move that could temporarily leave many workers without legal permission to work while their renewal applications are processed. Until now, employees whose work permits had expired but whose renew
US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting thousands of immigrants
A significant policy change by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to impact thousands of foreign professionals working across the country. Beginning October 30, 2025, the DHS will end the automatic extension of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), a move that could temporarily leave many workers without legal permission to work while their renewal applications are processed. Until now, employees whose work permits had expired but whose renew
OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.
Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx
OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.
Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx
Green Card Sponsorship vs. OPT Extension for Indian Students
For thousands of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, the transition from graduation to a full-time career often revolves around two crucial pathways: Green Card sponsorship and OPT (Optional Practical Training) extension. Both options allow students to continue their journey in the U.S., but each comes with unique benefits, limitations, and long-term implications. Understanding these differences is e
Green Card Sponsorship vs. OPT Extension for Indian Students
For thousands of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, the transition from graduation to a full-time career often revolves around two crucial pathways: Green Card sponsorship and OPT (Optional Practical Training) extension. Both options allow students to continue their journey in the U.S., but each comes with unique benefits, limitations, and long-term implications. Understanding these differences is e
Immigration Crisis Deepens as USCIS Backlogs Hit Historic Levels Under Strained Processing System
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently facing one of the largest processing backlogs in its history, with pending immigration cases surging to a record 11.3 million. This growing crisis in the federal immigration system is being attributed to a mix of outdated processing models, staffing shortages, and a shift in federal policy approaches over recent years. Immigration attorneys and experts say that the seeds of the current situation were so
Immigration Crisis Deepens as USCIS Backlogs Hit Historic Levels Under Strained Processing System
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently facing one of the largest processing backlogs in its history, with pending immigration cases surging to a record 11.3 million. This growing crisis in the federal immigration system is being attributed to a mix of outdated processing models, staffing shortages, and a shift in federal policy approaches over recent years. Immigration attorneys and experts say that the seeds of the current situation were so









