Australia expects nearly one million migrants over the next four yearsAustralia anticipates nearly one million new migrants by July 2029. This projection fuels political debate over housing shortages and immig...
13 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group for the first time, overtaking EnglandIndians are now Australia's largest migrant group, surpassing those from England. This shift highlights changing migration patterns, with o...
01 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Indian immigration agent banned in Australia for misleading visa filingsAn Indian migration agent in Australia, Vaneet Kaur Chadha, has been banned from practicing for five years. Authorities found she submitted...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.20 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
What are the English language requirements for New Zealand Business Investor visasNew Zealand has set English language rules for Business Investor visa applicants. Principal applicants must prove English skills at the wor...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Australia raises income thresholds for employer-sponsored visas; changes tied to annual wage indexationAustralia has revised salary rules for hiring foreign workers. New income thresholds will apply from July 1, 2025. These changes ensure ove...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Australian immigration falls for first time in two years; Indians top source-countryAustralia's net overseas migration dipped to 446,000 in 2023-24, down from 536,000 the previous year, marking the first decline since borde...
13 Dec, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
Australia halts ‘Golden Visa’ under broad migration overhaulAustralia has paused applications for the Significant Investor or "Golden Visa" program as part of an immigration policy overhaul. The gove...
22 Jan, 2024, 11.16 AM 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
Australia proposes law to allow prison time for high-risk migrants who breach visa conditionsMigrants with criminal records in Australia will face up to five years in prison for breaching their visa conditions under emergency legisl...
16 Nov, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Australia student visa from rule changes goes into effect today. Here's what is changingIndian students studying in Australian tertiary institutions can now work in the country without visa sponsorship for up to eight years. Th...
01 Jul, 2023, 04.51 PM IST
India's new pact with Australia promises new work visas for professionals, extended business visasUnder the new scheme, Indian graduates of Australian tertiary institutions on a student visa can apply to work and pursue professional deve...
02 Jun, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
Australia to overhaul immigration system, smooth entry for skilled workersAustralia's federal Labor government has proposed revamping the country's immigration system to attract skilled workers more quickly and im...
27 Apr, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
India tops list of skilled visa immigrants in AustraliaA majority of them are fluent in English and many of them have also bought their own homes in the country, it said.
19 Jul, 2018, 09.31 PM IST
India now biggest source of migrants to AustraliaThe number of permanent migrants from India was 29,018 in 2011/12, up 12.7 percent on the previous year.
03 Jun, 2013, 12.18 PM IST
- Australia keen on attracting skilled Indian talent
The migration policy hopes to attract 1,25,850 skilled labour world wide to fill in the shortage by June 30 next year.
17 Jun, 2011, 01.06 AM 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