New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Canada changes limit on work permit applications during LMIA decision waits for foreign workersCanada has lifted the 90-day limit on certain work permit applications while employers wait for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). T...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Visa rules deter 43% of air travellers as immigration complexity becomes a barrier: IATA Global Passenger Survey 2026International travel is facing challenges due to increasingly complex immigration requirements affecting passenger behaviour. The Internati...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Canada’s Ontario reopens regional immigration initiative for skilled workers seeking permanent residenceOntario province has launched an exciting new phase of its Regional Economic Development through Immigration initiative. This program is de...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
South Korea updates international education reforms; introduces incentives to develop Korean language skillsSouth Korea aims to change its international student visa system by focusing on Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The M...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Patna airport to start customs and immigration facilities for international passengers by January 2027Passengers travelling internationally from Patna will soon be able to complete customs and immigration procedures locally. Construction for...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
US green card backlog explained: Why Indian EB-2 and EB-3 applicants face an eight-year disadvantage over Chinese nationalsIndian professionals face stark challenges in their pursuit of US green cards, with waits far longer than their Chinese counterparts. The N...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal reviewThe US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) progr...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Infosys in talks with US DOJ over H-1B employee classification probeInfosys has said it is in discussions with the US Justice Department over an investigation into how certain H-1B employees were classified ...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
From deportations to million-dollar visas: The two sides of Donald Trump's immigration policy and who gets to live in AmericaTrump's administration has intensified deportations while restricting immigration paths for skilled workers. The Gold Card program offers w...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
US begins approving H-1B petitions without Trump's $100,000 fee: What it means for workers, employersUS Citizenship and Immigration Services has started approving H-1B visa petitions without the $100,000 fee. This change follows federal cou...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
US visa, green card applicants: What changed under USCIS filing deadline rules from October 23USCIS has revised its filing deadline rules, effective October 23, 2026, particularly impacting green card applicants nearing age 21 and H-...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Immigration to UK from third-world countries, including Pakistan, will end entirely, British MP Rupert Lowe warnsBritish MP Rupert Lowe has announced plans to end immigration from several developing countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanista...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Australia to tighten visa rules from October 31, with tougher character checksOn October 31, 2026, Australia will enforce stricter rules for visa refusal and cancellations, emphasizing public safety. The criteria will...
23 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
One Ohio town, two competing visions of America: How Springfield became the centre of Trump's immigration crackdown and a growing national divideSpringfield, Ohio, has become a focal point in America's immigration debate due to changing policies. President Trump's administration is e...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA brings in new work visas and longer post-study rights for IndiansThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement introduces new work visa options for Indian professionals and students. Indian PhD graduates can...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Canada plans to cut student and temporary worker arrivals, fast-tracks PR for 33,000 workersCanada plans to decrease new temporary resident arrivals over the next three years while maintaining permanent residency targets. The targe...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST