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H-1B programme ‘completely broken’, says JD Vance; backs its abolitionUS Vice President JD Vance has called the H-1B visa programme “completely broken” and said he would support abolishing it, arguing that com...- H-1B visa fee: Second US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 chargeA federal judge recently blocked a substantial fee that was imposed on H-1B visas by Donald Trump. The ruling was based on the failure of g...
- US H-1B lottery changes from October 1: What Indian workers should know about new wage-based selection systemStarting October 1, 2026, the US will implement a new H-1B visa selection method based on higher wages. This new system will give more entr...
- Foreign capital is slipping away. Can India lure investors back?India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manuf...
- US Visa Bulletin October 2026: Some Indians get green card relief as new US fiscal year begins, but many remain stuckThe October Visa Bulletin brings forward movement for Indian green card applicants as the US starts its new fiscal year. EB-1 and EB-4 fina...
- EB-5 Green Card fees to be doubledThe US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme grants permanent residency (a Green Card) to foreign investors and their immediate families who in...
- NHAI to conduct special quality checks on 17 highway projects with bids 15% below estimateNHAI to begin special quality inspections for 17 under-construction National Highways projects due to their substantial cost discounts. The...
- Japan hikes visa renewal and permanent residency fees from October 1Japan is sharply increasing fees for visa renewals, changes to residence status and permanent residency applications from October 1, with t...
- 4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
- The island that is disappearing: India's race to build a reef before the sea winsKariyachalli island is implementing restoration efforts to counteract severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels. This includes the insta...
- UAE-India airfares for Dussehra, Diwali remain affordable for nowIndian foreign workers in the UAE can still access airfares below Dh1,500 for flights to major Indian cities. Travel agents anticipate a pr...
- Canada changes rules for foreign workers, bars staffing agencies from sponsoring work permitsForeign workers in Canada will face new regulations regarding Labour Market Impact Assessments, or LMIAs. These changes specifically addres...
- Indian IT sheds H-1B habit, FY27 filings plunge 92%India's software exporters--Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, LTM and Tech Mahindra--filed for 1,763 visas against ...
- US Green Card overhaul: Republican Senator Tuberville's new America First bill proposes merit-based system, ends diversity lotterySenator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Americans First Immigration Act to reform the immigration system. This bill proposes a merit-ba...
- H-1B under the scanner: Trump admin signals major changes to visa system in 365 daysH-1B visa latest: Federal investigators are expanding their probe into alleged abuses of the H-1B foreign-worker program. The investigation...
- Heavy rain in India, Nepal: 19 killed, 10 missing as floods, landslides and avalanche hit several areasRecent heavy rainfall and storms have led to devastating flooding and landslides across India and Nepal. In Uttar Pradesh, 15 lives were lo...
- China's manufacturing scale shows the path to first-world statusInsights from a Chinese factory reveal striking contrasts in wages and car ownership between India and China. China's triumph in manufactur...
- National highway contractors must get government permits for foreign workers, ministry clarifiesNational highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires pri...
- Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another yearDonald Trump has extended for another year his executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa applications, even as the p...
- Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...
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