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US Citizenship: Green card holders face new civics test from October 2025

From October 20, 2025, US green card holders must pass a tougher 20-question civics test to qualify for citizenship under new USCIS rules

Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B

US O-1 visa is a special non-immigrant visa provided to individuals exhibiting extraordinary ability. Eligibility requires meeting stringent criteria that establish national or international acclaim

China launches new STEM visa to rival US H-1B: Are Indians eligible?

China launches K visa for global STEM talent, offering flexible entry and work options. Indians may also qualify under the new scheme

New Zealand 5-year parent visa with 10-year extension: How it works

Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can now apply for a new visa allowing stays of up to 5 years, extendable to 10, with strict income and insurance rules

US govt shutdown: Impact on visas and migration applicants explained

US government shutdown leaves immigration partly functional, with USCIS running, ICE enforcement intact, but courts and labour filings disrupted

China's K visa comes into effect today: Can it be an alternative to H-1B?

China, which already has R visa in place since 2013 for high-level talent, added the K visa to specifically targets foreign young talent working in the science and technology sector

Canada invites 291 for permanent residency, cut-off score rises to 855

Canada invited 291 foreign nationals for permanent residency under its latest Express Entry draw, with the CRS cut-off rising to 855

Immigration changes from Oct 2025: New US visa fee, China STEM visa, & more

Visa and immigration rules are changing from October 2025, with new US citizenship tests, a $250 visitor fee, Europe's biometric checks, China's STEM visa, and UAE visit visas

UAE introduces 4 new visit visas, new residency rules for widows, families

The UAE has launched 4 new visit visas for AI, entertainment, events and cruise travellers, plus new rules for humanitarian cases, widows and family sponsorship

H-1B and L-1 visas face tougher rules as US senators push reform Bill

US senators push Bill to tighten H-1B and L-1 visas, raising wages, job posting rules and enforcement amid tech layoffs and $100,000 fee

Trump visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India

Trends such as growing adoption of artificial intelligence and increasing curbs on visas are pushing US firms to redraw labour strategies

Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock

Canada is positioning itself to lure tech workers priced out of the US after Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with Prime Minister Mark Carney signalling fresh incentives for skilled migrants

Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike

For many Indian professionals dreaming of overseas opportunities, this development presents fresh avenues

UK's new digital ID cards aim to curb illegal work: Here's what to know

The UK's new digital ID cards explained -- how they aim to simplify work and housing checks while tackling illegal immigration and what it means for migrants

UK to tighten settlement rules: Migrants must do more than work, pay taxes

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has indicated plans to extend the current five-year waiting period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to ten years.

No one should face what I did, says 73-year-old woman after US deportation

Harjit Kaur was deported to India after being detained by immigration authorities in California on September 8 during a routine check-in

Datanomics: How Indians became globally vital to US STEM workforce

Foreign-born STEM workers now make up nearly a quarter of the US workforce, with Indians leading both in employment and student enrollment in STEM fields

Engaged with US over H-1B visa issue, hopeful they will relent: MEA

MEA said the H1B visa issue remains an evolving situation and India hopes the White House reconsiders its fee hike and restrictions, stressing skilled mobility helps both nations

US visa rejection: 'Tour India first,' officer tells Indian applicant

Visa refusals for Indians heading to the US are sparking debate online, with stories ranging from an officer advising an applicant to "explore India first" to families denied despite strong finances

US citizenship rules: Stricter civics, English test, neighbourhood check

From October 2025, US citizenship applicants will face a tougher civics and English test, stricter moral checks and even neighbourhood investigations