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BankBazaar's MoneyMood Retail Credit Trends Report for 2024 sheds light on keay developments in borrowing, saving, and investing among working professionals in India aged 22 to 45 years
American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent
The new measures are expected to affect individuals, including those from India, who attempt to enter Canada or the US illegally
For Indian professionals, researchers, and students, the changes open new opportunities
A series of policy changes have been introduced since January 2024, affecting international workers and students, particularly from India
India remained one of the top five countries of birth for overseas migrants in 2023-24, alongside China, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand
In an interview with Business Standard, Markus Tan and Renjie Wong of Singapore Tourism Board discussed the surge in Indian tourists, future attractions, sustainability efforts, and travel trends
However, India is far from the top of the list of undocumented immigrants in the United States
Canada Express Entry draw required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727
New Zealand is reviewing the visa's investment requirements, with announcements by immigration minister Erica Stanford expected soon
The requests have caused alarm among international students, many of whom hold valid visas with up to two years of remaining validity
Visa-free travel allows individuals to enter a country without obtaining a visa beforehand
The United States is not alone in experiencing a shift in attitudes towards immigrants
By 2024-end, the outbound tourism market is projected to reach $18.8 billion, with growth expected to climb to $55.4 billion by 2034
While destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali have seen an 80-100% surge in flight bookings, the Maldives has dropped out of the top-searched destinations
The new system will introduce dedicated PF withdrawal cards, functioning like regular bank ATM cards
The e-Visa system will be effective from January 1, 2025, the Thai embassy said
The victim was offered a part-time job. Eventually, he was asked to pay "fees" under the guise of earning lucrative returns, which never materialised
This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories
The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories
