700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challengingSome 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Imm...
26 May, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
After 7 H-1B rejections, Microsoft techie instead gets US Green Card: Her 5 lessons she learnt after years of long waitAn Indian-origin software engineer at Microsoft has gone viral after sharing how she finally secured a US Green Card following seven consec...
04 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Canada eases visa waits for Indians; work permits edge up slightlyCanada's immigration department has reported faster processing times for temporary residence applications as of April 15. Indian applicants...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Canada launches special measures for temporary residents hit by natural disastersCanada has implemented special temporary immigration measures, effective April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, offering international studen...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Canada to raise permanent residence, citizenship feesCanada is set to increase permanent residence and citizenship application fees starting March 31 and April 30, 2026. These hikes will affec...
29 Mar, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Canada updates rules for work permit-free entry under business visitor categoryCanada has updated its business visitor rules, clarifying eligibility for those entering without a work permit. New instructions emphasize ...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military rolesCanada has introduced new immigration priority categories to attract skilled workers in research, healthcare, and aviation, alongside milit...
19 Feb, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Canada plans to introduce new Express Entry categories for 2026Canada is considering adding new Express Entry categories in 2026 for senior managers, researchers, and military personnel to boost the eco...
13 Aug, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
Canada invites 1,000 candidates in first express entry draw focused on educationCanada conducted its first Express Entry draw targeting education professionals on May 1, 2025, inviting 1,000 candidates to apply for perm...
02 May, 2025, 11.03 PM IST
Canada introduces new Express Entry categories for 2025 to tackle labour shortagesCanada is updating its immigration strategy for 2025, introducing a new education category under the Express Entry system to address labor ...
28 Feb, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Who is leaving Canada and why?A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that a significant number of immigrants choose to leave Canada within years of arriving. Over 15% ...
14 Feb, 2024, 04.44 PM IST
Canada announces first-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with STEM backgroundLast month, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes help ad...
29 Jun, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
Canada launches new process to welcome skilled workers as permanent residentsCategory-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training ...
31 May, 2023, 08.48 PM IST
Canada to boost immigration to one million over three yearsCanada will boost immigration to one million over the next three years with a plan that "will guarantee" the country's future prosperity, i...
02 Nov, 2017, 03.32 PM IST