US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
US DHS chief Mullin signals flexibility on $100,000 H-1B visa feeHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS can waive a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in specific cases, potentially easing em...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
21 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementationThe Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel imp...
19 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
PM sold out India's poor, farmers to get Adani case closed in US: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remote control is with US President Donald Trump. Gandhi claimed Modi is sacrificing In...
19 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM StarmerWes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous loca...
15 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
H-1B techie in US had to choose between his children's future and dying mother in India. Trapped by visa rules, he could not see his mother: 'No human being should ever face this'A tech professional in the US faced a heartbreaking choice. He could not travel to India for his mother's final days due to visa stamping d...
04 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Indian truck driver’s account exposes tough work conditions in Europe, ignites debate on life abroadA Reddit user detailed the arduous reality of trucking and warehouse jobs in Europe, emphasizing continuous physical strain and minimal res...
02 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Vote Yatra: How domestic help exodus exposes urban India's dependenceAs Bengal gears up for elections, domestic helpers have made their way back, highlighting how essential they are to the fabric of middle-cl...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM 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
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
Kerala polls: Parties battle to turn state from 'departure lounge' into destinationAs Kerala gears up for Assembly polls, migration emerges as a key election issue. Expatriates like Roy George highlight the significant sal...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
After weaponizing immigrants, Europe’s East finds it needs themThe notion of foreign workers filling gaps in the labor market is hardly unusual, and a chronic shortage is forcing employers across Europe...
23 Aug, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
Australia calls on backpackers to help ease Omicron-fuelled labour shortagePrime Minister Scott Morrison said his government was waiving the A$630 ($453) visa application fee for any backpacker or student who arriv...
21 Feb, 2022, 10.24 AM IST