Posted on February 06 2025
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the official date of H-1B registrations. The online registrations for the H-1b visa for the Fiscal year 2026 will be made viable on March 7, 2025, at Eastern Standard Time (EST) noon and will be open until March 24, 2025. Petitioners and their representatives can register during this period through the online USCIS account. The petitioner or their representative must pay the registration fee of $215 to register for the selection process.
The 2026 Fiscal Year H-1B cap will follow a beneficiary-centric selection process that came into effect this year. A unique beneficiary method will be followed for the H-1B selection process. Selected beneficiaries will receive online notifications of their USCIS accounts. The department plans to notify all the selected petitioners and representatives by March 31, 2025. Individuals who are registering for the first time can create a new account.
The H-1B petitioning recruiter or employer who does not have an online USCIS account will be required to create an organizational account. H-1B petitioning employers with an old H-1B registrant account that was for FY 2021 – FY 2024 but remained unused for FY 2025 will be changed to an organizational account upon logging in.
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This Indian Consulate grants highest number of Schengen Visas every year
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According to recent statistics by the Migrate and Home Affairs in the European Union, the Swiss consulate in New Deli has reported to have received and issued the highest number of visa applications in 2025. The table below provides details of the same:
Visa applications in 2023 |
|
No. of Visa applications received |
186,646 |
No. of Visa applications approved |
166,919 |
The majority of visas issued by the consulate were multiple-entry Schengen visas for countries like France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Around 88% of applicants received a positive response out of 98.5% multiple-entry visa applications.
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The table below provides details about the Top 10 consulates to have issued the maximum number of visas in 2023:
Name of the Consulate |
No. of applications received in 2023 |
Swiss Consulate in New Delhi |
186,646 |
Greek Consulate in Istanbul |
152,778 |
French Consulate in Algiers |
152,411 |
French Consulate in Rabata |
146,998 |
German Consulate in Istanbul |
139,661 |
French Consulate in London |
130,181 |
Italian Consulate in Moscow |
122,970 |
German Consulate in Mumbai |
113,177 |
French Consulate in Moscow |
111,128 |
Spanish Consulate in Moscow |
107,193 |
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Canada's employment was up by 387,000 in Feb 2025
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According to recent reports by the Canadian Labour Force Survey, Canada reported an increase of 387,000 employees in February 2025. The employment rate remained unchanged at 61.1%, and the unemployment rate was 6.6%.
The employment rate among core-aged women between 25 and 54 increased by 0.4%, or 27,000. Among all industries in Canada, the wholesale and retail trade reported a maximum employment increment rate of 1.7%, adding 51,000 new employees to the sector.
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In Canada, employment among core-aged women in the age group of 25 to 54 years increased by 27,000 in February 2025. The employment rate for this group has a hike of 0.4% following the rise of0.5% in January 2025.
Employment among youth aged below 16 to 24 years and for core-aged men remained unchanged as of February 2025. However, these groups had reported a high increment rate of 1.3% for three consecutive months from November 2024 to January 2025, adding around 90,000 employees to the Canadian job market.
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Certain industries like the wholesale and retail trade and finance, insurance, and real estate reported a higher increase in employment than others. The table below provides details of the increase in employment among Canadian industries as of February 2025:
Industry |
Increase in employment |
% of increase |
Wholesale and retail trade |
51,000 |
1.70% |
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing |
16,000 |
1.10% |
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Dubai announces major updates to the 2-year Employment Visa process in 2025. Check your eligibility!
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The 2-year Employment Visa in Dubai is for individuals working under a UAE-based employer’s sponsorship. It allows them to legally reside in Dubai and avail themselves of services like banking, healthcare, etc.
The updated process for the Dubai Employment visa is as follows:
Step 1: Get a valid job offer and sponsorship from a registered UAE-based employer.
Step 2: The employer secures a work permit approval from the MOHRE, verifying the company’s authorization to hire foreign talent.
Step 3: Upon approval, an entry permit with a 60-day validity period will be issued, allowing the applicant to enter Dubai and complete the required formalities.
Step 4: After entering the country, the applicant must undergo a medical examination, including a chest X-ray and a blood test.
Step 5: The applicants must register for an Emirates ID, including biometric verification.
Step 6: After completing all the formalities, the GDRFA stamps the Employment visa, granting legal residency access to the applicant.
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Given below are the updates announced for the Dubai 2-year Employment Visa for 2025:
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France & Germany Were Among Top Destinations for Indian Visa Applicants in 2024
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According to statistics released by VFS Global, a growing number of Indians are traveling to European countries. In 2024, France and Germany were the top two choices for Indian visa applicants. The total number of Indian visa applications rose by 11% last year.
The top European countries that are popular amongst Indian visa applicants are as follows:
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In 2023, 966,687 visa applications were filed by Indians, the third-largest group of Schengen visa applicants. Switzerland, France, and Germany collectively received nearly 51.5%, that is, 498,708, of the overall applications by Indians.
The table below has the top three European countries that received the highest number of Indian visa applications in 2023:
Country |
Total number of visa applications from India |
Switzerland |
1,89,646 |
France |
1,76,237 |
Germany |
1,32,825 |
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King's College London invites Indian students for award equal to Rs. 11,00,000
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In a recent announcement, the prestigious King’s College London has extended its invitation to apply for the Vice Chancellor’s awards, especially to Indian students. The award offers a postgraduate fee waiver of around £10,000 (nearly Rs.11.26 lakh) for eligible Indian students.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shitij Kapur, stated that the award is particularly beneficial to Indian students as it aims to create a broader impact in society. The King’s College London was among the first colleges in the UK to offer courses in Sanskrit and Bengali to Indian students.
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Indian students would be eligible to apply for the Vice Chancellor’s Awards in King’s College London if they meet the following requirements:
As of the 2025-2026 awards, 30 Indian students would be eligible to apply for the Vice Chancellor’s Awards at King’s College London. Applications are open until the end of April 2025.
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Canada sent invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway on March 7
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In an announcement made on March 07, 2025, IRCC stated that eligible candidates will receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canada PR via the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Candidates who had applied during the 2020 intake can expect to receive an ITA in the 2025 intake.
In January 2025, IRCC had announced to send no new invitations via the Canada PGP and would only process the applications received during the 2024. However, the recent announcement stated that the cap count for Canada PGP 2025 is set at around 10,000 applications.
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The steps to apply for Canada PGP are listed below:
Step 1: Check if you are eligible to sponsor your parents and grandparents
Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Step 3: Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Step 4: Provide all the documents required
Step 5: Bring your parents once the application is processed
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USA plans to issue Gold cards and Green cards
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In a recent announcement, President Donald Trump announced that the US is planning to launch a new Gold Card visa as a citizenship pathway. The visa would be like a Green card, offering permanent legal residency to foreign investors willing to invest a minimum of USED 5 million.
President Trump hopes that selling 10 million new Gold card visas will reduce the federal deficit. The new visa is also likely to allow talented people to migrate to the US through a pathway laid down by wealthy people.
According to Henley and Partners, around 100 countries such as the UK, US, Spain, Malta, Australia, Italy and Canada offer investment visas or “golden visas” to wealthy applicants. Most of these countries offer citizenship in return of the investment made by these investors.
Reports by the Homeland Security Department revealed that the US issued around 8,000 investor visas. Trump commented that the new “Gold card” visa is likely to replace the EB-5 visa program, which reported numerous investment frauds in recent times.
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Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories from 1st March, 2025
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On February 27, 2025, IRCC added the new education category for Express Entry applicants in 2025. The department also announced major changes to the category-based draws including number of social services been listed under the healthcare category.
Under the new changes, the category of Transport has been removed from category-based draws. The current Express Entry categories, as per the IRCC website, are:
The first four categories listed above have a higher priority for category-based draws and are more likely to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
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Changes have been announced for all existing Express Entry categories. The table below provides details of the same:
Category name |
Number of occupations added |
Number of occupations removed |
Healthcare and Social Services occupations |
8 |
6 |
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations |
6 |
19 |
Trade occupations |
19 |
4 |
Agriculture and Agri-food occupations |
0 |
2 |
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Newfoundland and Labrador changes PNP application process from Feb 2025
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According to a recent announcement, the application process for Newfoundland and Labrador PNP has undergone a change. Candidates applying for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will now have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
The province will review the EOIs received and send Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to selected candidates, following which they can apply to the province and receive Canada PR upon eligibility. Candidates whose EOIs were not shortlisted would be sent back to the EOI pool.
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The new EOI model involves a two-step process for PNP applicants. Candidates must submit a short form with details of their qualifications including their:
After the submission, the provincial government will review the EOI and send Invitation to Apply (ITAs) to selected candidates. The processing times for new applications might increase to 3 months while the change is being implemented. Canada PR applications via the AIP would be directly processed by the federal government.
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Government of France publishes list of occupations with open vacancies in 2025
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According to recent news, the French government has published a list of occupations facing labor shortages since 2021. The list includes sectors like hospitality, construction, and home care.
Reports show that labor shortages are more prominent in hotels, restaurants, and construction fields. The Government has also announced that, upon eligibility, undocumented foreign workers can now apply for a one-year residence permit and work permit.
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Under the new changes proposed by the French Government, undocumented foreign workers in France will be able to regularise their status. Eligible candidates can apply for a one-year residence permit and an automatic work permit in France.
Undocumented foreign workers living in France for a minimum of 3 years will be eligible to apply for a residence permit if they have worked in one of the occupations facing labor shortages in the last 12 months.
The following are the documents required for the regularisation of status application:
This move aims to help undocumented workers already associated with the French economy to get regularised faster.
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