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Canada raises weekly work hours to 24 for Indian, other foreign students

However, not every international student will be able to work off-campus. Here's what you must know

UK student visa applications drop by 16%: What's behind the decline?

The decline in student visa applications coincides with the introduction of new immigration rules in January 2024

Germany raises visas by 10% for foreigners, adopts Canada's points system

Germany will issue 200,000 professional visas will be issued in 2024

ITR 2024: Declare foreign assets by Dec 31 or face Rs 10 lakh fine

The deadline to submit revised or belated ITRs is December 31

Diabetes health insurance in India: Plans, coverage, and costs explained

Diabetes cannot prevent you from getting a policy. You must disclose it as a pre-existing illness, but insurers cannot deny cover solely on this basis

EPF, EPS contribution limit may be hiked: Impact on salary explained

A higher wage ceiling will influence both the benefits and deductions within your salary structure

Sweden cuts EU Blue Card processing time to 30 days for skilled workers

Under the new rules, the processing time for the EU Blue Card has been cut from 90 days to just 30 days for highly qualified applicants

Possible H-1B visa restrictions under Trump: A win-lose situation for India

The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to bring in skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that require particular qualifications

US December 2024 visa bulletin: Small gains for Indians in EB-2, EB-3

The US December 2024 Visa Bulletin shows minor advances in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for Indian applicants, while family-sponsored visa categories remain unchanged across all regions

Canada hikes temp worker wages by 20%: Know latest rates across provinces

The LMIA, a necessary step for employers hiring foreign talent, uses wage thresholds to classify jobs into high-wage and low-wage streams

Kolkata's US visa wait hits 500 days: What Indian travellers need to know

To manage the rising demand for US travel, the United States will be adding one million visa appointment slots in 2025

UAE family visa: Costs, minimum salary, and application process explained

If you've moved to the UAE for a job or to start a business and want to bring your family over, here's what you need to know

H-1B visa scam: 3 Indian-origin men face 10 years in US for fake job offers

Such activities make the H-1B lottery system a nightmare for genuine applicants, as fraud options become appealing to tech workers eager to work in the US

Trump win impact: Will H-1B workers, STEM grads get green cards faster?

Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration

What happens when UK study visa expires for Indians? Options explained

Most countries offer post-study work visas, allowing graduates time to find work after completing their studies

Credit card rewards, benefits cut: What options do customers have?

RBI has established guidelines for banks issuing credit cards, to protect customers when terms change

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: What Indian students must do now

India holds the top spot for international students in Canada, with an estimated 4,27,000 Indian students currently enrolled in Canadian institutions

HDFC Bank hikes lending rates by up to 5 bps: What this means for borrowers

The rate adjustment raises the overnight and one-month tenures by 5 basis points each, with a similar 5 bps increase for the three-year tenure

FD rates for senior citizens in November: 13 banks offer 8.5%+ interest

Private and small finance banks in India are currently offering FDs with rates over 8.5% for specific tenures

Canada ends automatic 10-year tourist visas, tightens rules for entry

The visa policy update is part of Canada's broader approach to balancing immigration and public concerns