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Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnershipExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, covering critical minerals, AI, ...
Australia freezes new overseas student provider registrations for 12 monthsAustralia is suspending new applications from vocational education providers seeking to enroll international students for 12 months. This m...
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
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...
Australia’s temporary visa population hits record 2.92 millionAustralia's temporary visa count has reached an unprecedented 2.93 million, with temporary migrants now comprising 10% of the population. T...
What to know about Australia’s Skilled Migration System and how its visa pathways workAustralia welcomes skilled workers through a tiered migration system. Short-stay visas meet immediate needs. Provisional visas offer longer...
Indians top list of new citizens in OECD countries in 2023Indians are now the leading source of new citizens in advanced economies. In 2023, 2.25 lakh Indians gained nationality in OECD countries, ...
Australia announces migration program for 2025-26, holds intake steady at 1,85,000Australia's permanent migration program will remain at 1,85,000 places for 2025-26, mirroring the 2024-25 intake. The skill stream will con...
Australia to raise skilled visa income thresholds, starting this JulyAustralia's skilled visa income thresholds are set to increase by 4.6% from July 1, 2025, aligning with Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnin...
Australia to continue skilled migration focus, tighten international student visa lawsAustralia's Labour government is set to continue its current immigration policies, emphasizing skilled migration while aiming to reduce ove...
Australia’s new migration strategies may tighten pathways for international students and skilled visa workersAustralia plans to reduce its net migration under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This decision will affect various visa categories, espec...
Australia Parent Visa: 2,300 die as applicants stare at a 31-year waitAustralia's parent visa system faces severe delays, with processing times extending to 14 years for contributory parent visas and 31 years ...
Australia to launch new Skills in Demand visa to fill critical job roles, promote worker mobilityThe Australian government, last week, unveiled its long-awaited Migration Strategy, providing a comprehensive vision for the country's migr...
Old visa benefits still apply, Australia's new migration strategy won't deter IndiansAustralia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, has announced that commitments under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Tra...
Australia makes it more difficult for international students, foreign workers to get visasThe decision comes in response to a forecasted peak in net immigration at 510,000 in 2022-23, largely driven by international students. Off...
Australia expresses 'strong support' for India's NSG membership bidAdmission of new members is done through consensus. India had formally applied for membership in May 2016. Even though India has the backin...
New European Commission immigration plan likely to make EU more attractive for IndiansThe proposals, it is felt, will support European businesses in attracting qualified and talented people from around the world.
- Australia enforces new, tighter immigration rules
The new rules, according to Australian officials, aim to pick up the "best and the brightest" from the pool of applicants.
Immigration numbers plunge by almost half in two years in AustraliaAustralia is not wooing foreigners, including Indians, as latest official data says that the country's net migration has plunged by almost ...
- Australia keen on attracting skilled Indian talent
The migration policy hopes to attract 1,25,850 skilled labour world wide to fill in the shortage by June 30 next year.