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Canada makes rural immigration programme permanent, sets aside 5,500 admission spacesCanada has made its Rural Community Immigration Pilot a permanent programme, setting aside 5,500 admission spaces under its 2027-2029 Immig...
France eases job-loss rules for foreign workers, cuts residence permit processing timeFrance has introduced significant immigration changes from October 30, 2026, giving foreign workers more time to find new jobs after unempl...
Care comes at a cost: India's ageing population exposes a broken caregiving systemIndia's rapidly ageing population is driving demand for caregivers, but the sector faces a shortage of trained workers, low wages, poor wor...
Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
Why Big Tech companies Microsoft, Google, Meta and others are opting for voluntary buyoutsIn response to fluctuating market demands, Meta has rolled out voluntary exit packages in France aimed at workforce restructuring. This ini...
Canada plans to welcome up to 622,000 new permanent residents by 2027 under the new immigration planCanada plans to grant permanent residence to up to 622,000 people by the end of 2027 through a combination of new admissions and measures t...
- US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indic...
US midterm election results: Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna wins California election, backs H-1B visa reform and immigrant rightsIn a resounding victory, Congressman Ro Khanna, of Indian descent, has been re-elected in California's 17th District, garnering an impressi...
US midterms: Trump leaves the door ajar for Democrats on immigrationAfter the midterm elections, President Trump is feeling optimistic about the possibility of both parties coming together to tackle immigrat...
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood scraps 15-year settlement wait for migrant care workers earning £25,000
The UK government has revised its immigration settlement rules, particularly for foreign care workers. Eligible care workers can now qualif...
US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
India’s manufacturing output dominated by large factories, while smaller units lag behindIndia's manufacturing sector is highly fragmented, with large factories significantly outpacing small units in productivity and output. Whi...
Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
UK Budget 2026: Skilled Worker salary thresholds, Graduate visa and HPI route changes signal new immigration directionIn its 2026 Budget, the UK Government has unveiled pivotal changes to immigration policies with a focus on driving economic growth and incr...
Jaishankar's Atlanta diplomacy: Quad meeting and several bilaterals on G20 sidelinesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has a busy schedule during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. He is expected to engage i...
Denmark to launch new work permit scheme in 2027; sets DKK 322,000 as the minimum salaryDenmark is set to roll out a fresh work permit scheme for international workers from January 1, 2027. To be eligible, foreign workers must ...
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...
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...
Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-strong workforce be impacted?Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers ...
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...