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Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means

Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter

Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years

West Asia remains the largest source of deportations, but North America and Southeast Asia are seeing a rising share amid visa fraud and immigration crackdowns

India adopts 'holistic' approach to migration governance: Minister at UN

India has adopted a "holistic approach" to migration governance that places the welfare, protection and empowerment of emigrants at its core, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has said. Addressing a special event organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN on Thursday on the margins of the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), Singh highlighted India's "pioneering" digital initiative aimed at facilitating mobility and protection of its migrants. "The Indian migration story is both vast and dynamic. We have a diaspora of over 34 million people spread all across the globe, encompassing more than 200 countries, and our global community has served to connect economies, cultures and ideas through many centuries," he said. Singh said the contribution of the Indian diaspora through remittances, investments and knowledge exchange continues to play a vital role not only in India's development but also in the countries they've integrated ...

75% of India's smaller-city students prefer Germany for studies: Report

A TerraTern survey found students from smaller Indian cities are prioritising affordability, jobs and migration pathways over traditional destinations

EU Blue Card: Czech Republic hikes salary threshold by 6.6% to Rs 3.38 lakh

The Czech Republic has increased the EU Blue Card salary threshold to 73,823 CZK as of May 1, 2026. Here's who will be affected

US immigration boosts healthcare staffing, elder care, says new study

MIT, Harvard and University of Rochester researchers found immigration growth improved healthcare staffing and elder care outcomes in US nursing homes

India's 283,772 H-1B visa approvals in FY25 spark fresh US jobs debate

USCIS data showing India received nearly 70% of H-1B approvals has reignited debate over foreign hiring and US tech jobs

Portugal golden visa: Citizenship wait doubles to 10 yrs, civic test added

New law signed on May 3 extends timelines, adds civic test, and shifts residency clock amid rising immigration levels

Immigration crackdown backfires? US-born workers lose jobs amid ICE arrests

New research finds stricter immigration enforcement may reduce employment and hiring across sectors instead of creating more jobs for US-born workers

L-1 visa: How firms can transfer foreign staff to launch projects in US

US Commerce Secretary says firms setting up locally can use L-1 visas to bring staff and launch operations while training American workers

My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate

US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal uses her own immigration journey to argue for expanding citizenship pathways and defending TPS holders amid policy shifts

US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney

A US immigration lawyer says many students miss OPT options, including self-employment, leading to avoidable loss of work opportunities

No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act

New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul

Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules

Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy

Thailand visa fees hiked: From tourists to digital nomads, check full list

Planning a Thailand trip? New visa, SMART, LTR, and consular charges apply from April 27, 2026, while visa-free entry rules remain unchanged

Green card overhaul? New US Bill seeks to scrap lottery, tighten visas

A new US Bill proposes scrapping the diversity lottery, tightening visa routes and shifting to a merit-based system. Here's what it could change

Immigration, visa changes in May 2026: US, UK, Canada, Europe updates

Immigration News May 2026: From US asylum rules to Europe's digital border system, May 2026 brings policy changes that will affect travellers, students and workers globally

H-1B visa fraud: Texas probes 30 firms over 'ghost offices' to hire workers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into nearly 30 firms over alleged H-1B fraud, including claims of 'ghost offices' used to sponsor workers

Canada Express Entry French round: 4,000 invited for permanent residence

Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers with 4,000 ITAs as the country pushes higher francophone immigration outside Quebec

H-1B visa shouldn't cheapen value of American workers: N Carolina official

Proposal to revise wage calculations for foreign workers draws support and criticism as US seeks to align pay with market rates