Visa

Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Applying for a Schengen visa in 2026? Costs, new digital rules; what changes, what remains same- details here

Under the new system, applicants must submit their visa applications at least 15 days before travel, with the option to apply up to six months in advance

Vietnam restricts residence cards to work, dependent visas; processing to take longer

Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Vietnam tightens Temporary Residence Card rules, foreign workers face extra visa step

The changes take effect immediately and are expected to extend processing timelines by about two weeks for affected applicants

NZ minimum wage goes up in April 2026, employers warned on migrant visa pay thresholds

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

New Zealand to hike minimum wage from April 1: What employers must fix migrant visa rules come into play

From April 1, 2026, the adult minimum wage will rise to $23.95 per hour, up from $23.50, while training and starting-out wages will increase to $19.16 per hour

Longer stays, bigger capital: Qatar to unveil 10-year residency for executives and founders

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Qatar's 10-year residency visa: New residency framework for entrepreneurs, senior executives

The move places Qatar alongside regional peers such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, both of which have introduced long-term residency options in recent years to draw skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and capital

India sends 1.2 million visitors to Singapore in 2025, tourism receipts rise to SGD 1.17 bn (over Rs 10,000 cr)

Updated : Feb 4, 2026

More than 1.2 million Indians visited Singapore in 2025 as MICE trips add momentum: STB

New data released by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Tuesday shows Indian arrivals grew 1 percent from the previous year, a marker of continued interest in Singapore as both a leisure and business destination

Express Entry 2026: IRCC invites 423 via PNP as CRS thresholds remain elevated

Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Canada immigration update: IRCC issues 423 new Express Entry ITAs in PNP draw, system stays domestic-focused

This was the fifth Express Entry draw of 2026. So far, the draws this year indicate a clear preference for candidates already connected to Canada’s workforce and immigration streams

As US tightens visa rules, Google parent Alphabet plans major India push with new Bengaluru towers in Whitefield corridor

Updated : Feb 4, 2026

US tightens H-1B visa rules: Alphabet now looks to expand India base with 2.4 mn sq ft office plan

The company has leased one office tower and secured options on two more at Alembic City, a large development in Whitefield, Bengaluru’s key tech corridor

Saudi pauses new Umrah visas for 1,800 agencies, warns action if deficiencies aren’t fixed in 10 days

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Umrah visa crackdown: Saudi suspends 1,800 agencies, new visa issuance put on hold; What pilgrims should know

The ministry has given the suspended agencies 10 days to correct the issues identified during the evaluation

The H-1B programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign professionals in specialty occupations, is capped annually and allocated through a lottery system when applications exceed the limit.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

‘Did everything right, and still had to leave’: AI engineer exits US after H-1B visa setbacks

In a candid post that has resonated widely online, the Data and AI Engineer announced she is leaving America after failing to secure an H-1B work visa despite multiple attempts.

H-1B FY2027: Online registrations begin March 4, selections by March 31; key dates and changes

Updated : Feb 1, 2026

H-1B registration FY27 to begin March 4: USCIS fixes a $215 fee; Key dates, what employers must do now

The agency said prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically through a USCIS online account

Cheaper Gulf travel ahead: unified GCC visa to cost less than most e-visa options

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

GCC to launch Schengen-style Unified Tourist visa for these Gulf nations soon

The Unified GCC Visa aims to simplify movement within the region, much like Europe’s Schengen visa, by allowing seamless entry across member states

India visitor visa wait drops to 83 days: What Canada’s IRCC update signals next

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Canada visa wait times drop: India visitor visas improve, study permits steady, work permits lag

The latest update suggests visitor visa timelines are largely steady, with some clear gains, while work permits have generally slowed and become more unpredictable

India-EU FTA momentum meets Schengen reform: a smoother visa path, but tighter checks

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

India-EU FTA: Indian travellers may get easier visa access to these overlapping 25 Schengen nations

A key takeaway from the partnership roadmap is that smoother Schengen processing could make it easier for Indians to access a broad group of EU nations

Home Office targets visa scam middlemen as fake sponsorship ads become a criminal offence

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

UK to criminalise fake visa sponsorship, targets 'mushrooming' job scams

The move follows an undercover investigation by The Times, which alleged that sham job offers were openly sold on the internet to help migrants obtain skilled-worker visas through false certificates of sponsorship

In one instance, she was informed that she was “overqualified” for a role aligned with her experience.

Updated : Jan 29, 2026

‘Overqualified for the role’: US returnee explains difficulty finding suitable jobs after coming back to India

Despite clearing multiple interview rounds, positions were frequently put on hold, closed or filled internally.

Indonesia rolls out Global Citizenship visa with $2,078 fees

Updated : Jan 29, 2026

Indonesia launches Global Citizenship visa: A new residency shortcut; Here's how to apply

The Global Citizenship visa program offers lifetime residency to foreign nationals with blood or family ties to Indonesia amid concerns over a widening brain drain

New Zealand confirms 2026 Working Holiday Scheme caps and timelines; next intake ends in Nov

Updated : Jan 28, 2026

Work while travelling in New Zealand! 2026 Working Holiday Visa to go live soon: check nation-wise caps

The Working Holiday visa programme lets eligible young people from partner nations spend an extended period in New Zealand while taking up short-term jobs to support their travels

India-EU trade deal opens talent corridor: 37 sub-sectors for service contracts, 17 for professionals

Updated : Jan 28, 2026

India-EU FTA mobility: Entry for Indian professionals, students, post-study work eased across 27 Schengen nations

The category of professionals covered includes business visitors, intra-corporate transferees, contractual service suppliers, and independent professionals

Abbott said the Texas economy must work for the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers. (Photo: Reuters)

Updated : Jan 28, 2026

Texas freezes H-1B visa hiring across public institutions: Governor says jobs 'should have been filled by Texans'

The freeze signals a tougher approach to how taxpayer-funded institutions recruit foreign professionals, especially as the federal government reviews the programme amid concerns of misuse.

India-EU FTA momentum extends to travel: Schengen visa procedures set for digital revamp

Updated : Jan 27, 2026

India-EU FTA to modernise Schengen visas: Faster processing goal, joint action on visa fraud

The two sides are signalling a push to ease one of the most persistent pain points for Indian travellers, the Schengen visa process

6,000 ITAs in latest CEC draw: IRCC doubles down on in-Canada Express Entry picks in 2026

Updated : Jan 27, 2026

Canada Express Entry update 2026: IRCC invites 6,000 to apply for PR, CRS cut-off now at 509

The latest draw, conducted on January 21, is the third Express Entry round of 2026, and the second large CEC selection of the year

Visa

Applying for a Schengen visa in 2026? Costs, new digital rules; what changes, what remains same- details here

Vietnam tightens Temporary Residence Card rules, foreign workers face extra visa step

New Zealand to hike minimum wage from April 1: What employers must fix migrant visa rules come into play

Qatar's 10-year residency visa: New residency framework for entrepreneurs, senior executives

More than 1.2 million Indians visited Singapore in 2025 as MICE trips add momentum: STB

Canada immigration update: IRCC issues 423 new Express Entry ITAs in PNP draw, system stays domestic-focused

US tightens H-1B visa rules: Alphabet now looks to expand India base with 2.4 mn sq ft office plan

Umrah visa crackdown: Saudi suspends 1,800 agencies, new visa issuance put on hold; What pilgrims should know

‘Did everything right, and still had to leave’: AI engineer exits US after H-1B visa setbacks

H-1B registration FY27 to begin March 4: USCIS fixes a $215 fee; Key dates, what employers must do now

GCC to launch Schengen-style Unified Tourist visa for these Gulf nations soon

Canada visa wait times drop: India visitor visas improve, study permits steady, work permits lag

India-EU FTA: Indian travellers may get easier visa access to these overlapping 25 Schengen nations

UK to criminalise fake visa sponsorship, targets 'mushrooming' job scams

‘Overqualified for the role’: US returnee explains difficulty finding suitable jobs after coming back to India

Indonesia launches Global Citizenship visa: A new residency shortcut; Here's how to apply

Work while travelling in New Zealand! 2026 Working Holiday Visa to go live soon: check nation-wise caps

India-EU FTA mobility: Entry for Indian professionals, students, post-study work eased across 27 Schengen nations

Texas freezes H-1B visa hiring across public institutions: Governor says jobs 'should have been filled by Texans'

India-EU FTA to modernise Schengen visas: Faster processing goal, joint action on visa fraud

Canada Express Entry update 2026: IRCC invites 6,000 to apply for PR, CRS cut-off now at 509

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