Japan to require facial photographs for child residence card applicants from June 14Japan's Immigration Services Agency will mandate facial photographs for children aged one to 16 applying for residence cards and special pe...
23 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Trump wants to make H-1B workers more expensive for US employersA Trump administration proposal would significantly increase H-1B visa minimum salaries, requiring entry-level software engineers in San Fr...
08 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Schengen visa slots see limited availability ahead of Europe’s busy summer travel seasonTravellers planning summer trips to Europe’s Schengen Area may face delays in securing visa appointments as demand rises between May and Au...
08 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
US tightens visa interviews for non-immigrants, adds new asylum-related questionsAmerica has introduced new screening questions for visa applicants. These questions aim to identify individuals who might seek asylum after...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Belgium to mandate online filing for select work permits from May 1Belgium is transitioning to a digital system for specific work permit applications. Starting May 1, 2026, short-work and commuter permits m...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Spain's law to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants comes into effectSpain has enacted a new law to regularize undocumented foreign nationals, offering temporary residence and work permits to eligible migrant...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Greece introduces tech, talent visas; eases EU Blue Card rulesGreece has launched new Tech and Talent visas and relaxed EU Blue Card rules, effective February 6, 2026. These reforms aim to attract high...
17 Mar, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Vietnam tightens rules for temporary residence cardsVietnam has changed its rules for Temporary Residence Cards. Now, only holders of specific work and dependent visas can get these cards. Ot...
05 Feb, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Sri Lanka introduces digital nomad visa; eases tourist visa rules with extended validitySri Lanka is welcoming digital nomads and long-stay tourists with new visa options. A Digital Nomad Visa allows remote work for overseas em...
05 Feb, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Italy’s EU Blue Card application changes leads to delays for employers and foreign workersItaly's updated EU Blue Card application process, implemented in December 2025, is causing significant delays for employers and foreign pro...
13 Jan, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
UAE may offer two-year multiple-entry visit visas for work assignmentsThe United Arab Emirates is set to introduce new rules for Work Assignment Visas. These visas will soon be multiple-entry, valid for two ye...
31 Dec, 2025, 04.05 PM IST
US moves closer to wage-based rule for H-1B workers as final review beginsThe US government is nearing a change in H-1B visa allocation with a weighted lottery system now under final review. This new system will p...
23 Dec, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
Poland introduces mandatory online processes for work permits and contract submissionPoland has mandated that all work permit applications and related contracts must now be submitted exclusively through its official governme...
02 Oct, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
World’s largest investment bank Goldman Sachs tells H-1B visa holders to exercise caution on international travelGoldman Sachs advises its H-1B visa employees to remain in the US and avoid international travel due to policy changes, including a potenti...
21 Sep, 2025, 03.50 PM IST
Companies need to keep a strong compliance profile for H-1B visas: Austin T FragomenFragomen spoke about the challenges faced by Indian companies and professionals due to the Donald Trump Administration’s “Buy American and ...
08 Jun, 2019, 11.00 PM IST