Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikesIran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. This action has intensified regional conflict and threatened ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
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
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
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
Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefitsNon-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad. Several banks lik...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Indian students in Ireland rose from 700 to over 9,000 over past decade: ReportIndian students are increasingly choosing Ireland for higher education, with interest surging 38% in 2024 despite a global dip in outbound ...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Canada faces visa delays ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026Canada's visa processing is facing significant delays. This comes as the country prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Millions of visi...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Indian visitor visa wait times to Canada drop, work permits and super visas face delaysImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times, with Indian visitor visa applicants experiencing a si...
30 Jan, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Canada ends Start-up Visa program; plans new immigration measures for entrepreneursCanada's Start-up Visa program is now closed. New applications will not be accepted after December 31. A new entrepreneur pathway will laun...
22 Dec, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Canada’s visa backlog grows; Indians wait over three months for visitor approvals, 2.9 lakh stuck in citizenship queueIndian applicants face the longest wait times for Canadian visitor visas, averaging 99 days, with super visas taking 169 days. While IRCC's...
11 Nov, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
From economy to immigration: Something is rotten in CanadaWhat stands out is the argument that Canada’s political leaders are responding to U.S. tariffs in a way that may be politically popular but...
20 Feb, 2025, 06.04 PM IST
Canada to hike application fees for temporary residents on December 1Canada is increasing application and processing fees for temporary resident applications like visitor visas, work permits, and study permit...
21 Nov, 2024, 06.14 PM IST
India-Canada tensions likely to hinder immigrationCanada's escalating dispute with India over alleged violence against Sikhs is expected to increase cyber espionage from India and may hinde...
03 Nov, 2024, 02.16 PM IST
Canada announces eligible programs for Post-Graduation Work PermitsCanada has updated the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Starting November 1, certain international graduate...
13 Oct, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
Families of Indians living in Canada worried amid strained diplomatic tiesFamilies of individuals studying or working in Canada are concerned amidst strains in ties between New Delhi and Ottawa over the killing of...
22 Sep, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
India Canada Standoff: Travel operators express concernsThe temporary halt in visa services by India has raised concerns among tour operators and travel agents, who fear a potential retaliatory m...
22 Sep, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
India suspends visa issuance in Canada, seeks cut in mission staffAs the stand-off between India and Canada escalates, New Delhi has announced suspension of visas from its missions in the North American na...
22 Sep, 2023, 07.37 AM IST