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Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province

Since the start of 2025, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC candidates

US deports 220 Indians: Why Rera-like body is needed for immigration agents

Lack of regulation is enabling illegal activities, says immigration attorney

Married for Canada PR, US green card? You can land into serious trouble

For some people, marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line

1,000 scam workers rescued from Myanmar, including Indians: Why it matters

According to Myanmar's Ministry of Information, most of the victims are from Asian countries such as China and India, with some also from East Africa

France immigration: Even citizens struggle with tough French language tests

An impact report on the new immigration law suggests the stricter rules could see around 60,000 people denied permission to remain in France

UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians, includes visas from 6 more nations

Indian nationals with valid visas, residence permits or Green Cards from six additional countries can obtain a visa upon arrival in the UAE

UK study visas: Applications up 13% in January 2025, first rise in a year

The increase in student visa applications follows a period of decline triggered by policy changes introduced in January 2024

Canada's new rules can cancel visas, work, study permits: Who's affected?

The updated Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations came into effect on January 31, 2025

US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded

Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months

12,000 H-1B visas: JPMorgan, Goldman among top US financial firms filing

The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialised fields, particularly in technology and finance

New Zealand golden visa: Why Indian investors are better off in Dubai

Despite changes, it remains unclear whether Indian investors will be interested in the revamped New Zealand investor scheme

US tightens visa rules for tourists, businesses - longer waits ahead

The US has rolled back a Covid-era relaxation that allowed travellers to renew their visas without an interview if their previous same-class visa had expired within the last 48 months

Will take back all illegal Indian immigrants from US: Modi promises Trump

Those who stay in other countries illegally do not have any legal right to be there, Modi said in a press conference in the US

UK immigration crackdown: Citizenship now out of reach for most refugees

UK's New Home Office guidance states that anyone who has entered the UK illegally, including by boat or by hiding in a vehicle, will "normally" be refused citizenship

US visa bulletin March 2025: Green card wait for Indians shortens by 6 wks

US visa bulletin March 2025: For Indian applicants, EB-2 has advanced to December 1, 2012, while EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers move to February 1, 2013

Indian migrant arrests at US border up 4,200% since 2020, shows report

The number of asylum applications from Indian nationals increased from 5,000 in 2021 to 51,000 in 2023

UAE Blue Visa: This 10-year residency visa is for eco-conscious individuals

The Blue Visa expands on the UAE's existing residency programmes, such as the Golden and Green Visas

Canada added 374,832 new citizens in 2024, most from India despite curbs

December 2024 had the fewest citizenship grants, with only 18,160 people receiving Canadian nationality

New Income Tax Bill vs Old: Increased sections, fewer pages, easier words

While the new Income Tax Bill does not appear to bring in major policy changes, it introduces several structural and linguistic adjustments aimed at simplifying tax laws

New Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes 'tax year' concept, easier terminologies

The new legislation will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. Once passed, it will be called the Income Tax Act, 2025