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Canada Express Entry: 3,000 invitations issued to healthcare workers

The focus on healthcare occupations comes amid Canada's efforts to address labour shortages in this sector

Canada sees 14,000 asylum claims by foreign students in 2024, Indians lead

Between January and September 2024, IRCC received 132,525 asylum claims

US jobs decline? Amazon, Infosys, others cut H-1B visa sponsorship in 2024

The H-1B visa offers a pathway for international graduates to remain in the US after their studies

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

Gujarat engineer caught with fake visa to New Zealand: Consequences decoded

The Gujarat engineer has been booked under India's Passports Act, 1967, which imposes penalties for passport misuse and fraudulent activities

PGIM India Healthcare fund NFO: High-risk bet on long-term growth

The fund will focus on capitalising on India's growing healthcare sector

India top source of international students in US; China, South Korea follow

India has overtaken China as the top source of international students in the US

Canada's new immigration route: How Trudeau plans to correct past mistakes

We made some mistakes and that's why we are taking this big turn," said Justin Trudeau

US to issue 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY 2025: Who is eligible?

The H-2B visa caters to temporary non-agricultural roles, particularly in fields such as construction, forestry, and landscaping

85% of credit card users in India shop online during festive season: Survey

The surge in online shopping is linked to the range of discounts and special offers provided by e-commerce firms during the festive sales

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