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- H-1B layoff or missing paperwork? Indians face a tougher US immigration road
In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of decline- New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot system
- Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rolloutIndia remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digit...07 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report saysThe US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy t...07 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
- United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Indian Consulate in Dubai prioritises Tatkal passport backlog, aims for zero pendency before Independence DayThe Indian Consulate in Dubai is clearing urgent passport applications before Independence Day. Priority is given to Tatkal category applic...06 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
- Temporary Protected Status rollback sparks panic among Haitian immigrants in the USThe termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians creates widespread fear and disruption. Many immigrants now avoid public spaces ...06 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- Biden ex-adviser Ajay Bhutoria calls new US immigration rule ‘step backwards’USCIS now denies incomplete immigration applications without requesting more evidence. This policy change impacts thousands of Indian appli...06 Aug, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requestsUSCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish...06 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- Trump administration detains dozens of military family members as immigration crackdown expandsThe Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US military personnel and deported at least six as it...05 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Darshan Magdum's US visa approved following months-long wait after Boy Throb proved it was a real bandIndian vocalist Darshan Magdum has secured a US O-1 visa after a months-long process in which his viral band, Boy Throb, had to prove to US...05 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- 21 Bangladeshis detained in RambanTwenty-one suspected Bangladesh nationals were detained in Ramban district. They were traveling towards Kashmir Valley from Jammu in two ve...04 Aug, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve ...01 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...30 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...29 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- In 1861, an English lord sent three red deer to New Zealand for sport; the animals multiplied until government hunters were killing 50,000 a yearThree deer introduced in 1861 multiplied into a national crisis. New Zealand's government hired men to kill 50,000 deer annually. These cul...28 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
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