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H-1B pool down 39% in FY27 on Trump revisalsH-1B visa registrations have seen a sharp decline this year. Stricter US immigration rules and increased costs are pushing companies to be ...
H-1B selections for FY27 show higher share of US master’s degree holdersUSCIS H-1B visa selections reveal a shift towards applicants with advanced degrees and higher salaries. This follows recent policy changes ...
Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration lawIndian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authoriz...
Portugal tightens citizenship rules, raises residency requirement to 10 yearsPortugal has significantly tightened its citizenship rules, extending the minimum residency requirement from five to up to 10 years for mos...
Canada fast-tracks permanent residency for select temporary workers under one-time initiativeCanada is speeding up permanent residency for temporary workers already in the country. This special program targets those in smaller towns...
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
Dola's arrest reflects strength of India-Turkiye partnership on terror & transnational criminal networksIndia and Turkiye's security cooperation remains strong, evidenced by the recent swift deportation of narco-trafficker Salim Ismailbhai Dol...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return homeAfghanistan's foreign ministry states Afghans who assisted the US war effort and are in Qatar can return home safely. This comes as reports...
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted 'cherry-picked' officers at airport to cause delay in flight opsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of obstructing her flight and targeting TMC workers. She criticises the central ...
See innovation, education as enabler and catalyst for progress, inclusion: Samsung officialSamsung has highlighted innovation and education as key drivers of inclusion and progress in India, according to SP Chun, Corporate Vice Pr...
Canada flags 30,000 refugee claims as ineligible under new lawCanada's immigration department is notifying approximately 30,000 refugee applicants they may not qualify for asylum hearings under new rul...
Canada expands work access for international students, graduatesCanada has eliminated the need for a separate co-op work permit for post-secondary international students, effective April 1, 2026. This ch...
SSI Federal Payments 2026: Eligibility rules, Dates and COLA increase explainedSupplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in 2026 will receive a modest payment increase due to a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Ma...
Canada plans to merge key Express Entry programmes into one new pathwayCanada's Express Entry system is slated for a major overhaul, with plans to consolidate three existing immigration programs into a single, ...
Canada: Alberta to charge fee for worker profile submissions under immigration programAlberta will introduce a $135 fee for foreign worker profile submissions to its immigration program from April 7, 2026. This new charge app...
Canada targets 32,000 skilled workers for Foreign Credential Recognition in 2026-27Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program aims to establish 58 agreements by 2026-27, targeting 32,000 internationally trained profes...