Indians & Nigerians Lead Increase in Canadian Citizenship Acquisitions
As of 11,487 people acquired Canadian citizenship in the first quarter of this year, or 11.9 percent fewer compared to 96,207 registered in the first quarter of last year. According to the figures of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC),…
US to Make It Easier for Indians to Live & Work in the Country
During this week’s state visit by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the Biden administration is planning to make it easier for citizens of India to live and work in the United States, sources familiar with the matter have said….
New Zealand Government Announces Revamped Skilled Migrant Visa
The government of New Zealand has announced a revamped skilled migrant visa as part of its efforts to attract more skilled workers and offer more certainty to applicants. Announcing the news, the government said that the changes mean that there…
Australia Will Allow Int’l Students Use Education as a Migration Route
The Albanese government has decided to allow international students to express their intent to migrate when completing their visa applications under new reforms. By making such changes, Australia wants to favor the permanent migration of students to the country instead…
Canada Launches Fast-Track Work Permit Processing Program for Filipino Workers
The Canadian government has decided to facilitate the recruitment of essential workers and boost economic growth by helping employers in the country. A recently introduced initiative aims to simplify the process for Canadian employers looking to hire individuals from the…
Singapore’s Changi Airport to Become the First Passport-Free Travel Hub in 2024
As of 2024, passengers departing from Changi Airport in Singapore will no longer need to present a passport, with the airport becoming the first international hub to stop using passports at biometric checks. According to Singaporean local media, in the…
India Resumes Some of Its Visa Services for Canadians
India’s High Commission has announced that the country will resume issuing some visas for citizens of Canada. In a press release issued today, the Commission said that the decision has come after reviewing the security situation at the missions and…
Schengen Visa Applications Reached Over 7.5 Million in 2022, Yet 55% Less Than Before Coronavirus
Almost six million Schengen Visas have been issued in 2022 by the consulates and visa centres of the Member States located worldwide, out of over 7.5 million applications received by the same. Newly released Schengen Visa statistics show that the…
Russia Lifts Entry Visas for Ukrainians
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has signed a decree that facilitates the entry of citizens of Ukraine into Russia. Based on the decree signed on Friday, citizens of Ukraine are permitted to enter Russia without a visa on a foreign Ukrainian…
Indian Nationals Now Account for 10% of US Visa Applicants, Dominating Student & Employment Categories
More than 1 million non-immigrant visa applications from India have been processed by the United States Embassy in New Delhi, accounting for a 20 per cent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. The embassy said that Indian citizens now represent more…
