Donald Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program is basically a $5mn US green cardThe program will replace the EB-5 visa, which currently allows foreign nationals to invest between $800,000 and $1.05 mn in job-creating ve...
27 Feb, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?The Cook Islands, part of New Zealand’s realm since 1965, have a unique self-governing status with New Zealand citizenship for its 15,040 r...
10 Feb, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
Budget 2025 leaves NRIs with a more complicated financial futureThe Union Budget 2025 tightens tax regulations for NRIs, including students and professionals abroad, increasing scrutiny on foreign income...
02 Feb, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
This European country wants immigrants to learn the languageIn Iceland, language barriers hinder immigrant integration, with about 20% of the population having an immigrant background. Many immigrant...
10 Dec, 2024, 02.23 PM IST
Taxman widens horizons of realty checks on HNIsThe Income Tax Department is now examining overseas property investments by Indian residents, including recent acquisitions in Switzerland ...
05 Aug, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Canada pauses Self-Employed Persons Program, caps PR applications via Start-up VisaCanada's Start-up Visa Program faces criticism for capping applications, impacting immigrant entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence. The...
01 May, 2024, 02.05 PM IST
India leads in acquiring foreign citizenship, remains top country of origin for new migrants. Here's where they are headedDespite diplomatic tensions, India remains at the forefront of acquiring foreign citizenship, with Canada experiencing a substantial increa...
24 Oct, 2023, 11.00 AM IST
Foreign degree from OECD countries top draw for Indians, shows latest immigration dataIn 2020, over 1.30 lakh Indians acquired citizenship of OECD-member countries. More than half of these were concentrated in three countries...
12 Oct, 2022, 10.53 AM IST
OECD reports show COVID pandemic took a toll on migrants & migrationPermanent migration numbers have taken a hit as the Covid-19 crises has led to the sharpest drop of over 30% in permanent migration flow to...
29 Oct, 2021, 11.30 AM IST
Who after Angel Gurria? Richest nations jostle to take the reins at OECD, the world's globalisation clubhouseOECD was established in 1961 when US and Canada joined what was originally a European group running the Marshall Plan after World War II. W...
28 Oct, 2020, 12.35 PM IST
India world No. 2 in migration to OECD nations, getting citizenshipsWhile China continued to retain its top slot as the largest source country, India replaced Romania to emerge as the second largest source. ...
20 Oct, 2020, 09.46 AM IST
For foreign degree, Indians can go anywhereThe overseas affairs ministry, which recently shared the data on Indians studying in various corners of the world, found that the total num...
07 Dec, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
Finance minister calls for 'coordinated' action among nations against economic offendersFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the issue of countries offering residency in lieu of investment-based schemes at the G20.
10 Jun, 2019, 06.29 AM IST
In OECD nations, India is the top origin country for naturalised citizenshipThe OECD comprises of 35 member countries, including European countries, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and J...
23 Jun, 2018, 10.56 AM IST
1.3 lakh in 2015: India tops list of foreign citizenshipIn terms of standalone numbers, there was an inflow of 2.68 lakh immigrations from India during 2015 to OECD countries, as opposed to just ...
30 Jun, 2017, 06.46 AM 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
Happy Independence Day: To celebrate patriotism or to celebrate citizenship, that is the questionFor a few nation states, the National Day signifies the establishment of citizenship and not freedom from outside powers.
15 Aug, 2015, 11.55 AM IST