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India-UK FTA: How Indian techies will save on salary for three years

Under the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA), Indian workers temporarily in the UK, and their employers, will be exempt from paying social security contributions for three years

UK immigration: New rules to tighten study visas and asylum pathways

Further information about the proposed crackdown is expected in the Immigration White Paper, which the UK government plans to publish later this month

Planning travel? Expect flight delays and cancellations to these cities

Air travel across South and Central Asia has been thrown into disarray as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated on May 7, 2025

UK to tighten study, work visa rules amid Pakistan-led asylum surge

UK Home Office data shows asylum claims by Pakistani nationals rose 79 per cent in the past year, reaching 10,542 claims-the highest among all nationalities

US revokes visas daily, will continue, says Trump admin on student anxiety

Trump administration's swift move to terminate the legal status of thousands of international students has created widespread fear

Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain need foreign workers; India is the answer

Dr Jaishankar said India was preparing to meet the rising international demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers

Australia's immigration changes: What Indian students, workers must know

The re-election of the Labor Party in Australia in a landslide victory in 2025 has cemented the government's intention to manage migration more tightly

UAE cuts paperwork, speeds up degree nods for international students

UAE has introduced a new law cutting the number of documents required from 14 to just four - a 70% reduction

Self-deport and get $1,000: Trump admin's new offer to illegal immigrants

The programme, revealed by the US DHS, encourages migrants to register their intent through a newly rebranded app called CBP Home

US visa waiver program: Why Indian passport holders are excluded

According to the US Department of State, citizens from 41 countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States without applying for a traditional visa

Study permits, work visas under scrutiny in Canada's new immigration plan

Carney said his government would return immigration to "sustainable levels" by capping temporary workers and international students at 5 per cent of the total population by 2028

Canada Express Entry opens doors for 1,000 foreign teachers to work, live

The education-specific draw, conducted under the Express Entry system which manages skilled immigration applications, is the first of its kind

US visa crackdown: International students rethink summer travel plans

The Trump administration's crackdown on student visas has caused widespread anxiety among international students hoping to travel for holidays, to visit family, or to conduct research

US visa waiver: These 41 countries exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days

Citizens of the following countries can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa

Trump's Catch and Revoke rule: Minor offences could cost your US visa

Foreign nationals visiting or living legally could lose their visa status if they break the law under the new "catch and revoke" policy, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Canada visa time: 18 days for Indian tourists, 8 weeks for students

Canada permanent residency applications for Indians, like the Experience Class and Skilled Worker Programme, are now processed in 5-6 months

Immigration cuts, higher visa fees: What Australian parties promise in 2025

The incumbent Labor Party has kept the permanent migration program at 185,000 places for 2024-25

US visa wait in India 7.5-13 months: Best cities for faster appointment

Some cities have shorter queues, and picking the right location could save you a lot of time

Australia now top choice for Indian students; visa, cost concerns persist

Australia accounted for 28% of first-choice preferences among students surveyed, compared to 22% for the United States and 21% for the United Kingdom

Revoke F-1 visa, then terminate student record under US plan, claim experts

Lawyers representing affected students said the new policy allows for quicker deportations