The India New Zealand visa changes 2026 mark an important development for Indian professionals, international students and young people interested in working or gaining experience in New Zealand. The changes follow the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which officially entered into force on 20 October 2026. The agreement introduces two new Temporary Employment Entry…
Canada could increase immigration levels after two years of tighter admission policies, with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab signalling that the federal government may need more newcomers to support economic growth, fill labour shortages and respond to an ageing population. Speaking at a press conference in Kitchener, Ontario, on October 16, 2026, Diab pointed to…
The State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 US visas since January 2025. Spokesman Tommy Pigott announced the figure on X on October 20, 2026, saying the administration has “revoked more visas at a faster pace than any administration in history.” The number shows US visa revocations speeding up. In August,…
Alberta’s historic referendum has delivered a decisive message on Canadian unity while putting immigration policy, public services and provincial powers at the centre of a growing political debate. Early results from the October 19, 2026, vote showed that approximately 76% of voters supported remaining part of Canada, rejecting a proposal to begin the legal process…
The US government has imposed a two-year ban on Cloudera’s participation in the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme after allegations that the technology company discriminated against qualified American workers during recruitment for employment-based green cards. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced the enforcement settlement on October 16, 2026. Under…
H-1B registrations by Indian IT companies have dropped sharply in the US financial year 2027 lottery, with Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Cognizant recording some of the steepest declines among major technology employers. The figures highlight how changes to US immigration policy, higher employer costs and a new wage-weighted selection system are reshaping the…
Legal immigration to the United States has dropped sharply under President Donald Trump’s second administration. A New York Times analysis published on October 18, 2026 found that the State Department issued just 26,000 immigrant visas in February 2026, compared with a monthly average of 52,000 in the years before Trump took office. The US legal…
A historic landmark in central France has been largely destroyed after a major fire broke out during violent protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services. The Limoges Town Hall fire has drawn international attention after US Vice President JD Vance blamed Western liberal immigration policies for the unrest, sparking fresh debate over immigration,…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a fresh warning to applicants: anyone who promises to speed up a visa, Green Card, or work permit for a fee is probably running a scam. In a post on X in September 2026, the agency wrote “IT’S A SCAM” and said some businesses and websites pretend…
Canada could reconsider its immigration targets as the country records its slowest annual population growth since the Second World War, raising questions about whether Ottawa will move away from its recent restrictions on newcomers. Immigration Minister Lena Diab has indicated that Canada needs more people to support Prime Minister Mark Carney’s economic ambitions, even as…
