India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
UK sees significant fall in work visas due to stricter immigration reformsUK work visa issuances have halved since their 2023 peak, following a series of immigration reforms. Over 100 occupations are now restricte...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Jaishankar and Rubio hold key talks on Hormuz security and West Asia stabilityExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Discussions centered on the West Asia conflict a...
24 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
21 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda SonowalThe Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and ...
20 May, 2026, 09.09 AM 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
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Sweden rights groups blast 'honest living' criteria for migrantsSweden's government has faced growing criticism over its plans to require migrants to adhere to "honest living", with rights groups and leg...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
H-1B and F-1 in 2026: What visa-dependent professionals need to know about long-term immigration planningRecent policy shifts have significantly narrowed the margins for H-1B and F-1 visa holders in the U.S., increasing uncertainty for families...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
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, ...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities'Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested customs officials could halt international traveler processing at major U.S. airport...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Japan to tighten screening for residency status of foreign workers on transfer visasJapan is strengthening its screening for foreign employees transferring within companies. Stricter checks on work history and tax complianc...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Americans flock to claim Canadian citizenship by descent amid US political upheaval and new law changes; here’s the complete processA surge in Americans seeking Canadian citizenship by descent is driven by recent law changes and US political uncertainty. Bill C-3, enacte...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST