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India launches Passport Seva 2.0 for NRIs in Dubai

India begins Passport Seva 2.0 in Dubai on 28 Oct, introducing chip-embedded e-passports and a streamlined online process for NRIs

South Korea Achieves Foreign Student Milestone Two Years Ahead of Schedule

South Korea reaches 305,329 foreign students by August 2025, exceeding 300K target two years early with Vietnam leading 2025 guide

Portugal Revises Immigration Bill Following Constitutional Court Challenge

Portugal's revised immigration bill balances constitutional requirements with stricter controls after court rejection in 2025.

Indian IT Industry Targets New Markets Amid Trump 2.0 H-1B Visa Changes

Indian IT firms cut H-1B dependency by 56%, target global markets as Trump 2.0 prepares major visa reforms for December 2025. (12

India’s Skilled Workers Abroad: Jobs, Pacts and Remittances

India is expanding labour mobility pacts to connect skilled workers with overseas jobs,address global shortages, andboost remitt

US Green Card Backlog: 1 Million Indians Face 179-Year Wait

Nearly 1 million Indians face a US green card backlog, with EB-2 waits reaching 179 years, according to NFAP estimates in 2026.

Future of US Immigration: Trump Administration's New Push for 'Merit-Based

Trump proposes wage-based H-1B system and $5M Gold Card for investors, replacing lottery-based immigration policies completely.

Alberta's New $135 AAIP Fee Shocks Prospective Immigrants

Alberta slaps $135 fee on AAIP worker profiles from April 7, 2026. Indians pay Rs. 8,235 to join 44k in the pool, 4,928 spots left

Saudi Arabia Revises Work Visa Quotas for New Businesses

Saudi Arabia revises work visa quotas for new businesses, linking hiring limits to company age and Nitaqat programme performance.

Japan to Cut Visa Fees for Foreigners in Financial Need

Japan will cut some visa fees from October 1 for foreigners in severe financial hardship who meet government assistance criteria.

US H-1B Visa Rules Tighten: What Indian Workers Need to Know

US DHS plans tighter H-1B cap exemptions and third-party oversight, raising compliance pressure for employers and Indian workers.

US Plans Record Visa Revocation Targeting 200,000 Foreigners

Up to 200,000 foreigners could lose US B1 and B2 visas after seeking asylum under a planned mass revocation effort in 2026.