India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnershipExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, covering critical minerals, AI, ...
24 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
International student enrolment in US falls 20% as visa restrictions hitForeign undergraduate enrollment in US colleges has dropped by 20% this spring, with 62% of surveyed schools reporting lower international ...
12 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Beyond Big Four: Indian students are dumping default study abroad settingsIndian students are diversifying study abroad destinations beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa rules, rising cost...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Understanding English Language requirements for New Zealand work visasNew Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) requires English proficiency for certain roles. Applicants can prove their ability throu...
31 Mar, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Australia’s National Innovation Visa: How the pathway to Permanent Residency worksAustralia's National Innovation Visa (NIV) offers a merit-based pathway to permanent residency for highly skilled individuals, attracting g...
27 Nov, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
Understanding Australia’s Skilled Immigration Assessment: Who qualifies and how the system worksAustralia utilizes skilled migration as a key workforce strategy, requiring an initial eligibility assessment for professionals seeking per...
24 Nov, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
Australia family visa: What applicants should know before applyingApplying for an Australian family visa demands meticulous preparation to ensure a 'decision ready' submission, minimizing delays and refusa...
29 Oct, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Route to Australian citizenship: Here's what you need to knowAustralia is updating its citizenship application fees from July 1, 2025. The Department of Home Affairs highlights the responsibilities an...
29 Jun, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Australia’s new migration strategies may tighten pathways for international students and skilled visa workersAustralia plans to reduce its net migration under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This decision will affect various visa categories, espec...
06 May, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Australia may turn less welcoming to international studentsAustralia’s federal elections have sparked concern among Indian students and study abroad advisors as both major political parties push for...
03 May, 2025, 12.14 AM IST
Australia may grant new 'First Work and Holiday visa' to up to 1,000 eligible IndiansIndian citizens aged 18-30 can now apply for a visa pre-application process to visit Australia for one year under the new 'First Work and H...
14 Oct, 2024, 01.31 PM IST
With Australian govt offering incentives, more Indian immigrants are moving to the countryIndian migrants now comprise a total of 29,018 or 15.7% of the total of 185,000 under the 2011-12 permanent migration programme.
29 Jul, 2012, 11.09 PM IST
- Australia enforces new, tighter immigration rules
The new rules, according to Australian officials, aim to pick up the "best and the brightest" from the pool of applicants.
01 Jul, 2011, 10.39 PM IST
Australia welcomes highly skilled Indians with Indian degreesThis will enable highly skilled human resource from India with Indian degrees in the fields of health care, IT to apply for immigration.
15 Jun, 2011, 05.05 PM IST
- 'Haneef case not about racism but terrorism'
Australia says the case of Mohamed Haneef was solely about terrorism and had nothing to do with racism.
20 Jul, 2007, 04.19 AM IST