UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
EU lawmakers back 'return hubs' for migrantsEU lawmakers on Monday gave preliminary backing to a tightening of Europe's immigration policy, paving the way for so-called "return hubs" ...
10 Mar, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visasThe European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strateg...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally in downward migration trendUK visa holders are leaving in large numbers. Indian students and workers are at the forefront of this trend. Net migration has seen a subs...
27 Nov, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
UK net migration drops by about two-thirds after tougher policiesBritain's net migration has significantly dropped. Official data shows a fall to 204,000 in the year to June. This decline is attributed to...
27 Nov, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
EU seeks to relax rules on turning away asylum seekersThe EU on Tuesday unveiled plans to make it easier to send asylum seekers to certain third countries, in the latest overhaul aimed at reduc...
20 May, 2025, 06.03 PM IST
UK to raise English language standards for migrants seeking residencyThe United Kingdom is likely to implement stricter English language rules for migrants. New rules may require a 'fluent' English level for ...
09 May, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Germany’s immigration policies set for overhaul as Conservatives take powerGermany's center-right CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the parliamentary election, signaling potential tighter immigration policies. Merz's...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Europe no more in immigration denialImmigration and asylum are lightning rod issues in rich, developed countries where economic growth has slowed down. The absence of a system...
21 Dec, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
How the EU is reshaping its asylum systemThe EU reached a landmark preliminary agreement on Wednesday to reform its laws on asylum-seekers and irregular migrants. - Solidarity mech...
20 Dec, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
EU claims a migration deal breakthrough after years of talksThe pact was touted as the answer to the EU's migration woes when it was made public in September 2020. The bloc's old rules collapsed in 2...
20 Dec, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
Brexit may take 5 years, says SorosBrexit will harm both Britain and the European Union, says Soros.
02 Jun, 2017, 10.03 AM IST
Have apprised EU on Kashmir: PakistanThe EU acknowledged the challenges faced by Pakistan in hosting over 3 million refugees and is ready to consider providing additional suppo...
04 Oct, 2016, 09.01 PM IST
New European Commission immigration plan likely to make EU more attractive for IndiansThe proposals, it is felt, will support European businesses in attracting qualified and talented people from around the world.
08 Jun, 2016, 04.34 PM IST
Indian professionals vital for London economy: LCCICutting immigration is one of the major promises of the Cameron government, which has taken a series of measures to reduce numbers coming t...
16 Dec, 2011, 09.54 PM IST
Germany to open doors for skilled workers from non-EU countriesShortage of skilled workers is acute in fields of mathematics, IT and natural sciences reaching a record level of 150,000 vacancies.
26 Jun, 2011, 10.54 AM IST
- Despite new curbs, many Indians take up jobs in UK
New official figures have disclosed that between April and June this year, 37,000 Indians came to Britain for work.
12 Aug, 2010, 07.28 PM IST