New Zealand route won’t help third-country goods claim India FTA benefits: Here’s what changesUnder the India-New Zealand trade pact, goods from third countries will not be eligible for tariff concessions, with preferential treatment...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
How international students can spot a fake job or sponsorship scamInternational students hunting for jobs abroad are increasingly being targeted by fake recruiters, bogus job listings and false visa-sponso...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
The H-1B midterm test: Why Indian tech workers could matter in the US electionsThe 2026 US midterms could make H-1B policy a political test among Indian-American voters, with Trump-era fees and tighter scrutiny affecti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
India warns nationals against using Malaysia visa-free entry to seek jobsIndia's High Commission in Kuala Lumpur issued a stern advisory to its citizens. The commission noted a rise in Indians misusing visa-free ...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: Indian exporters get duty-free access from day one as both nations target Rs 35,000 crore trade by 2030India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, giving India...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
National highway contractors must get government permits for foreign workers, ministry clarifiesNational highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires pri...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA finalised; 100% of Indian exports to get duty-free access from October 20India and New Zealand finalized their free trade agreement, which takes effect October 20. This pact aims to double bilateral trade in good...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Got an F1 ticket? Azerbaijan may give you a visa at the airportAzerbaijan is offering visa-on-arrival to eligible foreign visitors travelling for the 2026 Formula 1 race in Baku, including Indian passpo...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Australia changes skilled visa processing rules: Who gets priority now?Australia has changed the processing order for several skilled visas, giving higher priority to applications linked to sectors such as heal...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
US firms laying off Americans and hiring H-1B workers to face closer scrutiny: What Trump's new order meansUS President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to consider employers' past and planned layoffs when reviewing H-1B visa petitions ...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Pawan Khera flags H-1B fee extension, warns of impact on Indian IT talentThe US administration has renewed a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. This move could significantly affect Indian IT profess...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
H-1B visa: Indian diaspora group backs Trump’s scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovationThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies supports H-1B visa program scrutiny. They caution that this should not impede American...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another yearDonald Trump has extended for another year his executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa applications, even as the p...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Venezuela launches new 90-day visa for foreign professionalsVenezuela has launched a new PRO-V-90 visa for foreign professionals offering temporary specialized services. This multiple-entry visa allo...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Canada visa processing times: Super Visa wait rises for Indians, visitor visa improvesCanada's visa processing times for Indian applicants have seen slight adjustments. Work and study permit wait times remain unchanged for In...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Trump proposes to end 60-day H-1B grace period: What that means for Indian tech workersThe Trump administration has put forward a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period previously established for foreign workers. Under ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Cognizant’s US immigration troubles: From visa lawsuits to latest green-card filing suspensionCognizant’s US immigration practices are back under scrutiny after authorities suspended its employment-based green-card filings amid a fed...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST