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Beyond Vanuatu: Countries where rich Indians can easily get a new passport

Caribbean nations are the most popular choice among wealthy Indians, particularly those looking for tax advantages

New Canada PM Mark Carney's immigration stance & impact on Indians: Decoded

During his victory speech, Carney avoided discussing immigration but responded to Donald Trump's trade war

Hong Kong fast-tracks foreign talent, adds 9 professions; Indians eligible

Effective March 1, the list now includes 60 professions

Canada to reunite 10,000 immigrant families through PGP programme in 2025

The PGP programme allows Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and registered Indians to sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration

One-third of women's investments go to children and retirement, data shows

The percentage of women purchasing term insurance has risen to 18% in the current financial year

Illegal immigrants in US: Does detention lead to automatic deportation?

US Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is authorised to arrest individuals suspected of immigration violations

Canada making millions from rejected student visas? Experts weigh in

Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers for Change, says the government is profiting from applicants' hopes and dreams

Canada Express Entry: 4,500 French speakers invited to live and work

Express Entry is Canada's flagship system for those seeking permanent residence

H-1B visa 2026 registration opens today: Jobs, eligibility, and key details

H-1B visa, widely used by Indian IT professionals, allows US companies to hire foreign workers for specialised roles requiring technical or theoretical expertise

US visa, green card: Indians may need to share social handles with USCIS

For Indian STEM applicants, H-1B aspirants, and EB-5 seekers, the change may affect how immigration views online activity

US immigrants may soon need to share social media details with USCIS

USCIS estimates this proposal would affect over 3.5 million applicants annually

9,000 immigration frauds monthly! Asylum not a shortcut to PR, warns Canada

In 2024, Canadian officials investigated over 9,000 suspected cases of immigration fraud each month, leading to thousands of application rejections

New passport rules: Birth certificate to parent's name, here's what changes

New passport rules make birth certificates the only accepted proof of date of birth for individuals born from October 1, 2023, onward

With health insurance premiums rising, here's how policyholders can save

While some policyholders face sharp hikes, many find ways to manage costs by switching plans or opting for features that reduce long-term expenses

Namibia to ease visas for 33 nations from April 1-why is India excluded?

Namibia said the visa regime is based on the principle of reciprocity

Gold Card will be better than Green Card: Trump on new visa scheme

The Gold Card will cost $5 million and will be available very soon, said Trump

H-1B visa registrations open soon: Top 25 firms that sponsor immigrants

Several multinational companies sponsor thousands of H-1B visas each year

English now official in US: Impact on Indian, other immigrants explained

Immigration experts say India, where English is widely spoken, could see its professionals and students benefit from the decision

US warns firms on H-1B visa bias: No favouritism for migrant workers

Critics say the H-1B visa programme allows foreign professionals to take jobs that could go to US workers

India's visa applications up 11% in 2024, Canada and China among favourites

Popular destinations for Indian travellers in 2024 included Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Kingdom