Immigration News

New policy applies to residence applications filed from November 12, with limited exemptions for permanent residents, certain visa categories and custody-related cases

A strong passport can't buy happiness: Spain, Italy trail Nordic nations

The scheme covers employment and technical assistance roles, with applications processed through Brazil's MigranteWeb portal

The move aims to reinforce the efforts of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman to strengthen the investment environment, enhance the competitiveness of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones

The revised rules will change how companies count Saudi employees, potentially affecting recruitment, salary budgets and opportunities for expatriates

Democrats plan congressional investigations into ICE operations and alleged abuses; Trump's deportation drive faces major political and legal hurdles

Australia makes offshore applications mandatory for Training visa from Nov 12

Trump acknowledges backlash over deportations as voters question treatment of undocumented workers contributing to the US economy

Subcontracting costs at eight Indian IT firms rise to 11.3% of revenue as immigration curbs and talent shortages increase reliance on locally hired workers

US visa restrictions and the PERM suspension are adding pressure on Indian IT firms to rethink workforce strategies, potentially accelerating the shift towards offshore technology delivery

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government plans a one-time transition for up to 200,000 temporary residents to permanent status by the end of 2027, over and above its annual immigration targets

Changes cover select Pakistani nationals, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, with separate travel relaxations for Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens

Immigration lawyers say the US midterm results could strengthen congressional scrutiny of Trump's visa restrictions, but immediate relief on H-1B visas and PERM rules remains unlikely.

Standard settlement waiting period will double to 10 years, with faster routes for high earners and select workers.

All passengers, including Indian citizens and foreign nationals, must submit the online health declaration 24 hours before arrival

Eligible overseas care workers can still seek permanent residency after five years, while most other migrants face a 10-year wait

Britain will initially admit hundreds of UNHCR-approved refugees, with community sponsorship and strict security checks forming part of the scheme

Indian e-passport holders flying on select Air India and IndiGo international flights can use facial recognition at designated airport checkpoints

The NGO expressed concern over political efforts to demonise Indian-origin professionals, who play a key role in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and education

The scheme will allow UK charities, universities and employers to sponsor eligible refugees, with the first arrivals expected in autumn 2027