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US Visa Bulletin Feb 2025: Indian Green Card Queue Updates

Feb 2025 Visa Bulletin: Indian Green Card queues advance 2 weeks in EB-2 and EB-3. EB-1 static, EB-5 mixed. Slow progress continue

UK Immigration Overhaul: 400,000 Fewer Visa Applications in 2024

UK tightens immigration: 400,000 fewer visa applications in 2024. New policies impact work, study, and family visas across sectors

Biden Administration Withdraws Trump-Era Immigration Rules

Biden administration withdraws Trump-era immigration rules, maintaining current procedures for continuances in immigration cases.

Spanish Government is Ending Golden Visa Program on April 3, 2025

Spain's Golden Visa program to end on April 3, 2025. Last chance for wealthy foreigners to invest in Spanish real estate market.

Italy Introduces Mandatory Biometrics for Long-Term Visas in 2025

Italy introduces mandatory biometric requirements for long-term visas, including student visas, starting January 11, 2025.

Canada Halts Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Applications for 2025

Canada pauses new PR applications for parents and grandparents in 2025, processing only 15,000 existing applications from 2024.

Sweden's EU Blue Card System Got Easier for International Skilled Workers

Sweden simplifies EU Blue Card rules to attract skilled workers, offering lower salary thresholds and faster processing in 2025.

H-1B Visa Debate Heats Up as Trump and Musk Voice Support

Trump and Musk support H-1B visas, sparking debate on skilled immigration and its impact on US-India relations.

Taiwan Launches New Visa Programs to Attract Indian Talent

Taiwan launches new visa programs to attract Indian tech and engineering experts, offering wonderful career opportunities.

Australia's Parent Visa Crisis: 31-Year Wait Strains Families

Australia's parent visa system in crisis: 31-year wait times, 2,300 deaths, and families left in limbo. Urgent reforms are needed.

US Issues Over 1 Million Non-Immigrant Visas to Indians in 2024

US issues 1M+ visas to Indians, India tops international student rankings, H-1B renewals to be streamlined in 2025.

Germany's New Immigration Policies Open Doors for Indian Talent

Germany's new immigration laws offer unique opportunities for skilled Indians, boosting the Indian community in Germany.