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Kuwait launches 15-year residency programme for foreign investorsKuwait has launched a new long-term residency program, offering eligible foreign investors up to 15-year permits to attract high-value inve...
IIT Delhi grad had to wait 7 years to start his business. Today, his net worth is over $2.3 billion. Who is Jyoti Bansal?Jyoti Bansal, an IIT Delhi alumnus, faced visa hurdles in the US. He waited seven years for permanent residency before launching AppDynamic...
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
How to extend your stay in Germany after completing your studiesInternational students and trainees in Germany can now stay for up to 18 months to seek employment after completing their studies or vocati...
Canada: Quebec to reopen major permanent residence pathway from July 2Quebec's immigration ministry announced the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will reopen on July 2, 2026, for two years, months after its su...
Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
What is Germany's Qualified Employment Visa and who can apply?Germany's Qualified Employment visa offers a pathway for non-EU skilled workers with recognized qualifications to secure jobs. Applicants n...
A step-by-step guide to getting a Germany student residence permitInternational students in Germany, excluding EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, generally require a residence permit after arrival. This permit allows ...
What is Germany's Language Course Visa? Eligibility, costs and key rules explainedGermany's Language Course Visa allows non-EU nationals to study German intensively for up to one year. Applicants need admission to a recog...
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
Business pushback led to soft stance on green card policy: ReportAmerican business leaders successfully influenced US government policy on green cards. Following a new rule requiring foreign workers to re...
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countriesA US federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's policies. Immigrant applicants from 39 countries were unlawfully denied dec...
France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled workersFrance has eased its EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers. Professionals with three years of experience can now qualify without a...
This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
Finland grants record citizenship approvals as immigration falls; Indians among top family visa applicantsFinland saw a record number of citizenship approvals in 2025. This occurred even as overall immigration to the country decreased. Indians w...
Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...