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Canada may need 15 million workers over the next decade, says Indian envoyCanada could need up to 15 million workers over the next decade to meet labour demand from planned investments, India's High Commissioner t...
US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holdersIn a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work autho...
US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension for immigrants: What changes nowThe Trump administration is moving to permanently end automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents for certain immigrants, me...
Bahrain’s 90-day temporary work rule explained: What Indian expats need to knowBahrain has introduced changes to its work permit framework to allow temporary assignments for foreign workers. These assignments can now l...
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
Switzerland visas for Indians: How the new mobility pact and young professionals scheme differThe recent agreements between India and Switzerland mark a milestone in facilitating student and professional mobility. These arrangements ...
US targets biggest PERM filer: What changes for Indian tech workersIndian professionals face uncertainty as eight major technology companies are suspended from the US Green Card programme. The suspension af...
PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT wo...
Trump administration’s PERM suspension: Can H-1B workers stay in the US if green card filings are blocked?Indian professionals working at Microsoft and Cognizant may face delays in their green card applications. The suspension affects various st...
PERM suspension could trap tech workers in a green card visa cycleThe US suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and six other IT services companies from the PERM green card process could leave some H-1B workers st...
All you need to know as an Indian traveller about the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rulesThe UAE has introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for eligible international visitors, including Indian travellers who meet th...
Bahrain introduces new temporary work rules for foreign workers allowing 90-day employment with other companiesBahrain has announced new rules allowing foreign workers to temporarily work for another employer for 90 days. The arrangement requires wri...
Delhi on high alert ahead of October 10 CJP protest; around 23,000 security personnel to be deployed: SourcesDelhi has been put on high alert ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10, with extensive security arrangements being put in place...
GST registration changes to get automatic approval for business name, additional address updatesThe government has simplified the procedure for amending GST registration details for businesses in India. Changes to legal names, constitu...
Beyond America: Top nations where Indian tech professionals can find overseas job prospects and career growthIndian technology professionals are exploring new global opportunities as US immigration policies change. Countries like Australia, Canada,...
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...
Austria immigration rules eased for foreign workers; processing time cut to 90 daysAustria plans to implement significant changes to immigration rules for foreign workers. Foreign workers will be allowed to change employer...
‘Expatriates may bring their families to the Kingdom’; Saudi Arabia refreshes family visa processSaudi Arabia has introduced a new family visa process for skilled Indian professionals moving to the Kingdom. Eligible workers can now appl...
Canada updates and personalise work permit processing time, what does it mean for Indians?The Canadian government has launched a new feature that provides exact estimates for processing times related to work permit extensions and...