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Germany needs 500,000 immigrants yearly, but 43% may not stay for long

Germany needs around 500,000 new migrants each year, but a new IAB study shows 43% of immigrants are uncertain or planning to leave the country

Schengen-style GCC visa: Get set to visit UAE, Saudi, Oman with one permit

Soon, travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait with one visa as GCC approves a Schengen-style unified tourist visa awaiting rollout

Rs 43 lakh for green card: How fake EB-1A claims are trapping Indians

The EB-1A is a first-preference, employment-based immigrant visa. It is open to people who meet strict eligibility criteria in their field of expertise

No SATs or high fee: Australia brings ATAR board to Indian schools

Indian students can now study under Australia's WACE curriculum, gain ATAR scores, and apply globally-without SATs or sky-high fee

Trump's $5 mn Gold Card visa gets over 68,000 global sign-ups in 5 days

Over 68,000 people have registered for Donald Trump's new $5 million 'Gold Card' visa, pitched as a premium path to US residency-though legal experts warn it lacks legislative backing

Target New York, Chicago, LA where millions of migrants live: Trump to ICE

US President Donald Trump has ordered the largest mass deportation in American history, targeting cities like New York and Los Angeles, triggering nationwide protests and legal challenges

Canada uncovers 62 cases of immigration bribery, misconduct by IRCC staff

Canada's first IRCC misconduct report reveals 62 cases of bribery, racism, and immigration data breaches, raising concerns over internal oversight and staff conduct

Won't tolerate illegal immigration: US to ban Indian officials involved

The US has imposed visa bans on Indian travel agency heads and foreign officials accused of aiding illegal immigration, warning of wider entry restrictions and penalties

Marrying for a green card? US crackdown could lead to deportation

US immigration authorities are cracking down on marriage-based green card fraud, with denials increasingly leading to deportation proceedings for out-of-status applicants

UAE Golden Visa via yacht: Will you spend Rs 43 cr for Dubai life?

UAE is offering a 10-year Golden Visa to owners of 40-metre yachts and key maritime executives. But with steep costs and complex rules, is it worth it for Indian HNWIs?

Amazon, Google, Tesla among top 25 OPT hirers in US; Indians lead STEM list

OPT approvals rose 21% in 2024 with Amazon topping the list of employers; Indian students led STEM OPT participation as tech giants expanded hiring

Canada govt hiring students at ₹2,400/hr this fall; Indians can apply

Canada is hiring students, including eligible Indian internationals, for autumn 2025 jobs paying up to $38/hour across roles in finance, tech, law, and more

Wrong visa, full tax: Indian entrepreneurs abroad risk losing NRI status

Choosing the wrong visa for overseas travel can cost Indian entrepreneurs their NRI status and make their global income taxable, as seen in the Hot Breads founder's tax case

UK student visa applications up 29% in 2025 despite stricter rules

Student visa applications to the UK rose 29% in early 2025, even as the government shortened the Graduate Route and tightened settlement and dependant rules

Get F-1 visa in 40 seconds? What Indian students did right at interview

Two Indian students share how they got their US student visas approved despite rejections around them, offering key tips and common mistakes to avoid at interviews

Canada invites 3,000 foreigners for PR under latest Express Entry draw

Canada issued 3,000 ITAs under the Canadian Experience Class on June 12, 2025, with a CRS cut-off of 529-down 18 points from the previous CEC draw in May

Senator handcuffed, forcibly removed from press conference on ICE protests

Senator Alex Padilla was removed from a press event on ICE protests after identifying himself and trying to ask a question. He chairs a key Senate subcommittee on immigration and border safety

Immigrant crackdown hurting farms and hotels, Trump says changes coming

Trump says immigration order is coming soon after US farmers and hotel owners warn of labour shortages caused by mass deportations of undocumented workers

F-1 to EB-5 visa: How rich Indian students in US seek easier green card

Indian families are rushing to file EB-5 investor visa petitions as the US tightens student and work visa rules and a proposed $5 million 'Gold Card' looms

98,000 Indians apply for Australia's 1,000 Work and Holiday visa spots

Over 98,000 Indians applied for Australia's Work and Holiday visa in 2024, as the country opened 1,000 annual spots under a ballot system for young Indian travellers