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Canada halts new parent, grandparent sponsorship applications until further noticeCanada has paused new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program. This move aims to manage immigration levels and reduce process...
No new sponsorship for parents and grandparents as Canada pauses permanent residence applications; how can they still visit and stay with their children?Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed,...
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
Indian techie loses H-1B visa lawsuit; remains away from family for 18 monthsAn Indian software engineer lost his US visa lawsuit after 18 months. Navdeep Sharma's legal challenge against government officials was dis...
India Young Professionals Scheme visa: UK to hold final visa ballot for 2026 from July 21The second and final ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa opens July 21, 2026. Eligible Indian citizens can enter this ball...
Europe's 'Schengen Shuffle' explained: Can it help you stay beyond 90 days?The Schengen Shuffle allows longer European stays by alternating between Schengen and non-Schengen nations. This unofficial strategy adhere...
New Zealand expands Pathway Student Visa from July 20; more flexibility for international studentsNew Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa rules starting July twentieth. Eligible students can now switch academic disciplines witho...
US cranks up the heat on Indian IT as whistleblowers trigger H-1B auditWhile Cognizant has been one of the companies named in the current reported probe, it is unclear if other Indian IT services firms are part...
New Zealand eases student visa rules; here's what's changing for international studentsNew Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa rules from July twentieth. International students will gain more flexibility in choosing t...
'Committed to processing visas under established regulations': US Embassy in Delhi on reported delays faced by Indian studentsThe US Embassy in New Delhi affirmed its commitment to processing student visas according to regulations. Indian students have reported del...
US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe, VP Vance says 'American jobs ought to go to American workers'US Vice President JD Vance announced investigations into H-1B visa program misuse. The Department of Labor issued subpoenas against alleged...
India rolls out digital e-OCI Cards from July 8: What changes for new applicants and existing cardholdersIndia will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India cards from July 8, 2026. Existing physical booklets remain valid but are no longer ...
Indian students, H-1B workers may face uncertainty as US plans tighter visa rulesNew US immigration rules will tighten the H-1B visa program for employers. Increased costs and stricter H-1B rules are expected for sponsor...
Which German language exam do you need for study, work or a visa?German language exams are essential for those moving to Germany for education or employment. Recognised tests like TestDaF and Goethe-Zerti...
New Zealand to shift Group, Tour Escort visitor visa applications to enhanced online system from August 24New Zealand will transition visitor visa applications to an enhanced online system. This move is part of a broader initiative to modernize ...
New Zealand eases Business Investor Work Visa rules to unlock wider investment opportunitiesNew Zealand has revamped its Business Investor Work Visa, effective July 6, 2026, to boost foreign investment. The updated rules now welcom...
Japan to raise residence permit fees from October 1Japan is set to significantly hike fees for residence permits and permanent residency applications starting October 1, with permanent resid...