The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
13 Nov, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey showsInternational students are shifting their preferences towards universities in Asia and Europe rather than traditional destinations. The sur...
12 Nov, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Migration to developed countries declines for second year: OECDMigration to developed countries experienced a decline of 1.6 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. Many Western nations faced backlash against...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Canada to offer 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 to workers and select applicantsCanada has outlined how it will allocate 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 under its temporary resident-to-permanent re...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India may open doors to multinational pharma firms for first-in-human Phase I trialsIndia is considering modifications to its pharmaceutical regulatory framework to attract multinational companies for clinical trials. Discu...
12 Nov, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India ranked an 'AI Rising Contender' by BCG, built on talent rather than computeIndia has been identified as a Rising Contender in artificial intelligence by Boston Consulting Group's latest report. The country benefits...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Indonesia tightens scrutiny of language training for foreign workers, plans mandatory proficiency test from February 2027Indonesia is increasing scrutiny of employers' compliance with mandatory Indonesian language training for foreign workers, although work pe...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
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...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
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...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Canada introduces a single online asylum application system, revises refugee claim rulesCanada has introduced new asylum regulations from November 3, 2026, bringing a single online application process for all refugee claims, wh...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
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, ...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
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...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.53 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
Canada study permit wait rises to 7 weeks for Indians; work permits remain at 11 weeksCurrent processing times for study permits for Indian students have surged to about seven weeks in Canada. Work permits, however, maintain ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.48 PM IST