India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
21 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Indian students, workers dominate exit trend as UK migration drops sharplyNet migration to the UK has significantly fallen, nearly halved from its peak, with Indian students and workers leading the exit trend. The...
21 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
21 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 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
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
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
Bringing family to New Zealand on a work visa: What you need to knowNew Zealand offers pathways for foreign workers to bring families. Accredited Employer Work Visa and Essential Skills Work Visa holders can...
30 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
How long you can stay on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in New ZealandNew Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) sets maximum continuous stay limits, typically up to five years for higher-skilled roles...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
New Zealand resident visas: Key pathways for skilled migrants explainedNew Zealand provides several resident visa pathways for foreign nationals, prioritizing skills, employment, and sector-specific needs to ad...
18 Mar, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Australia to launch new Skills in Demand visa to fill critical job roles, promote worker mobilityThe Australian government, last week, unveiled its long-awaited Migration Strategy, providing a comprehensive vision for the country's migr...
17 Dec, 2023, 09.55 AM IST
New Zealand to restart skilled migrant, parent visa categories next monthImmigration Minister Michael Wood announced that the skilled migrant visa category, that was paused during the height of Covid-19 and borde...
12 Oct, 2022, 12.07 PM IST
Visa restrictions can increase illegal migration: StudyThe study, published in the journal PNAS, found that restricting students and those eligible for high-skilled visas does little to change t...
07 Aug, 2018, 03.16 PM IST
- Oz to tighten immigration law to stop abuse
If you thought a student visa to Australia was a sure passport to permanent residency, then think again. The Australian government is tight...
16 Apr, 2007, 02.11 AM IST