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Posted on May 03 2024

EU celebrates 20th anniversary on May 1

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Updated September 04 2024

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Highlights: The EU celebrated its biggest enlargement on May 1.

  • The European Union celebrates its 20th anniversary on 1, 2024.
  • Twenty years ago, on May 1, 2004, around ten countries joined the EU together.
  • Ten countries that joined in 2004 are Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
  • All these countries are Schengen member states with free movement within the Schengen area.

 

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Ten countries joined the EU together

The European Union celebrated the 20th anniversary of its largest enlargement on May 1, 2024. A total of 10 countries joined EU in 2004. Few other countries are trying to become member states of the EU in the future. All these countries are considered as Schengen areas except Cyprus. These countries have free movement with a Schengen visa, guaranteeing that everyone who enters these areas enjoys secure travel without having to worry about border checks.

 

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We Have Played a Significant Role in Shaping the EU, Estonian PM Says

Estonia said that the country had played an important role in molding the bloc’s development. According to the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, Estonia's elevation to the EU has been a success story. The same highlighted that the elevation has allowed Estonia to assist other countries in their journey towards membership.

 

Kaja Kallas further stressed that with the support of the EU, Estonia has made investments in many areas. At the same time, EU membership gives Estonian nationals the freedom to work, study, and travel in the other member states without having to go through long processes.

 

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Another 3 Countries joined the EU since 2007

Bulgaria and Romania became member states of the EU in 2007, and Croatia became member states in 2013.

List of seven enlargement rounds

Year

Countries

1973

Denmark, Great Britain, Ireland

1981

Greece

1986

Portugal, Spain

1995

Austria, Finland, Sweden

2004

Czechia, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia

2007

Bulgaria, Romania

2013

Croatia

 

Other countries, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia, are also looking to join the EU.

 

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Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry

Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry

Highlights: CRS points for arranged employment removed for Express Entry candidates

  • Canada has removed extra CRS points for Express Entry candidates having an LMIA-approved job offer.
  • This change is applicable to all Express Entry pool candidates who had extra points for arranged employment.
  • Applicants who have already received an ITA for Canada PR are not affected.
  • The new change is effective from March 25, 2025.

 

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Changes to CRS Score allotment for Express Entry candidates

On December 17, 2024, IRCC announced the removal of LMIA-based job offer points from the Express Entry system.  Following that announcement, Canada has now removed allotting an additional 50 CRS points for candidates in the Express Entry pool who hold a valid job offer in Canada with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment.

This change will affect candidates in the Express Entry pool who had extra points for arranged employment earlier. However, candidates who have already received an ITA for Canada PR are not affected. The new change came into effect from March 25, 2025.

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How will the new change affect Express Entry candidates?

Under the new change, candidates having an LMIA-approved job offer will not have any additional CRS points thereby reducing their chance of receiving an ITA for Canada PR. On the other hand, candidates who do not have an LMIA-approved job offer will have an equal chance of receiving an ITA as compared to a candidate with an LMIA job offer.

For example, if Sunita and Soham are two Express Entry candidates in the pool, then the new change will affect them in the following way:

Prior to the removal of additional CRS points:

  • Sunita: 540 (with 50 additional CRS points because of an LMIA-approved job offer)
  • Soham: 500 (does not have an LMIA-approved job offer)

Following the removal of additional CRS points:

  • Sunita: 490
  • Soham: 500

If the cutoff score for an upcoming Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw is 495 points, then Soham will receive an ITA, while Sunita will not.

IRCC has also removed a section expanding arranged employment for physicians. This Section 29(4) allowed physicians who had a job offer even less than a year from a provincial government, healthcare organization, or government agency to qualify for arranged employment.

 

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Posted on April 05 2025
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Indian Student Wins Prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship In Nuclear Science

Indian Student Wins Prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science—Find Out How You Can Too!

Indian Student Wins Prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science—Find Out How You Can Too!

Highlights: Indian student get awarded with the Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science

  • An Indian Master’s student named Hemangi Shrivastava won the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science.
  • The fellowship aims to support talented students who are pursuing nuclear-related studies at the master’s level.
  • The MSCFP program was supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • In 2025, 12 students from different countries, including India, received the scholarship.

 

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Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science 2025

According to recent news, Hemangi Shrivastava, a Master’s degree student of Electronics and Nano Electronics, has received the Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science. Shrivastava is pursuing her Master’s degree from Moscow Power Engineering Institute, which is one of the flagship institutions under Rosatom’s core.

The Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science has been awarded to 12 students from flagship institutions in countries like Ethiopia, Armenia, Rwanda, Turkey, Zimbabwe, and India. The fellowship was launched in March 2020, and since then, 2200 applications have been proved, and 560 students from across 121 countries have been awarded the same.

 

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Marie Curie Fellowship in Nuclear Science Eligibility

You would be eligible for the Marie Curie Fellowship if you:

  • Are a female student from an IAEA Member State
  • Have been accepted in a Master’s program in a nuclear science-related discipline
  • Have scored above 75% or have a Grade Point Average above 3.0 out of 4.0

The fellowship covers tuition fees, internships, a monthly stipend, and additional financial assistance from Rosatom.

 

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Posted on April 04 2025
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Returning to the U.S. on a Green Card, H-1B, or F-1 Visa

Returning to the U.S. on a Green Card, H-1B, or F-1 Visa? Don’t Miss This Essential Checklist!

Returning to the U.S. on a Green Card, H-1B, or F-1 Visa? Don’t Miss This Essential Checklist!

Highlights: Checklist for immigrants returning to the US on a Green Card, H-1B, or F-1 visa

  • The US Department of Homeland Security updated details for immigrants returning to the US.
  • A checklist of documents has been released for Green Card, H-1B, and F-1 Visa holders willing to return to the US.
  • Green Card Holders must avoid staying away from the US for more than 2 years.
  • The US Government wants the USA to be the permanent residence of Green Card and H-1B visa holders.
     

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Immigration Policies for US Green Card, H-1B & F-1Visa holders

The USCIS along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the immigration policies for Green Card, H-1B and F-1 visa holders. The department has increased scrutiny on the residence requirements of these visa holders who need to travel in and out of the US frequently.
 

Immigration experts have suggested that Green Card and H-1B, F-1 visa holders maintaining strong ties to the US and refraining from criminal activities have no reason to panic.  However, immigrants having a US Green Card, F-1, or H-1B must refrain from staying away from the US for longer periods of time.
 

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Documents required for Green Card holders while re-entering the US

The following are the documents required while re-entering the US on a Green Card:

  • Form I-551, along with a valid and unexpired Green Card
  • Passport from your native country
  • Re-entry permit (Only for those who have been staying abroad for more than a year but less than 2 years)
  • Last 3 months’ pay cheques from present employment
  • Employment Verification Letter
  • Previous year’s W-2 form
  • Copy of the previous year’s federal income tax return
  • Details of US bank account
  • Driver’s license in the US

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Posted on April 03 2025
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 UK visa fee to increase from April 09, 2025

UK Announces Visa Fee Hikes starting April 9, 2025

UK Announces Visa Fee Hikes starting April 9, 2025

Highlights: UK visa fee to increase from April 09, 2025

  • The Government of UK has announced a visa fee hike from April 09, 2025.
  • Visa fees will be increased for categories like study, visit, transit and sponsorship.
  • Students and dependents applying for a UK visa will also have a 10% hike in visa fees.
  • The fee hike extends to skilled workers visas, naturalisation applications and Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs).

 

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UK Visa Fee Hike 2025

The UK Government has recently announced a fee hike for certain UK visas including student visa, transit visa, and dependent visa and visit visas. Sponsorship visas and naturalisation application will also charge a higher fee from April 09, 2025.

The visa fee increase in the UK also extends to skilled worker visas and electronic travel authorizations (ETA). However, the visa has been kept the same for premium sponsorships and fast-track visas.

 

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Updated visa fees for UK Visas

The table below provides a detailed overview of the UK visa fee for applications made outside the UK:

 

Fees category Current fee Fee from 9 April 2025
Visit visa – short up to 6 months £115 £127
Visit visa – long up to 2 years  £432 £475
Visit visa – long up to 5 years £771 £848
Visit visa – long up to 10 years £963 £1059
Visiting academic – more than 6 months but no more than 12 months £200 £220
Private medical treatment visa – more than 6 months but not more than 11 months £200 £220
Transit visa (direct airside transit) £35 £39
Transit visit visa (landside transit) £64 £70
Visa for the purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of the crew of that ship or aircraft £64 £70
Single-entry visa to replace a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) £154 Same as before
Route to Settlement £1,846 £1,938
Route to Settlement – other dependant relative £3,250 £3,413
Route to Settlement – refugee dependant relative £2,885 £424
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) £10 £3,029
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) £2,885 £16
Innovator Founder – main applicant and dependants £1,191 £1,274
Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route £1,000 £1,000
Start-up – main applicant and dependants £435 £465
Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent £524 £561
Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is required £192 £205
Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is not required £716 £766
Global Talent – dependants only £716 £766
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only £716 £766
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – dependants only £1,191 £1,274
Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants £1,884 £2,000
Skilled worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less  – main applicant and dependants £719 £769
Skilled Worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years  – main applicant and dependants £1,420 £1,519
Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less  - main applicant and dependants £551 £590
Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years - main applicant and dependants £1,084 £1,160
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued £284 £304
Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List £284 £304
T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants £719 £769
International Sportsperson, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 12 months or less - main applicant and dependants £298 £319
International Sportsperson, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 12 months  - main applicant and dependants £719 £769
Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement, Government Authorised Exchange and Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant and dependants £298 £319
Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants £719 £769
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – up to 3 years – main applicant and dependants £719 £769
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – more than 3 years – main applicant and dependants £1,420 £1,519
Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants £298 £319
Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants £298 £319
Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants £298 £319
Global Business Mobility – Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants £298 £319
Scale-up – main applicant and dependants £822 £880
High Potential Individual – main applicant and dependants £822 £880
Student – main applicant and dependants £490 £524
Child Student £490 £524
Short term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months £200 £214

 

The table below provides a detailed overview of the UK visa fee for applications made inside the UK:

 

Fees category

Current fee

Fee from 9 April 2025

Innovator Founder – main applicant and dependants

£1,486

£1,590

Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT

£1,000

£1,000

Contact point meeting with endorsing body under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT

£500

£500

Start-up – main applicant and dependants

£584

£625

Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent

£524

£561

Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is required

£192

£205

Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is not required

£716

£766

Global Talent – dependants only

£716

£766

Graduate Route – main applicant and dependants

£822

£880

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only

£716

£766

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – main applicant and dependants

£1,486

£1,590

Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants

£1,884

£2,000

Skilled Worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less - main applicant and dependants

£827

£885

Skilled Worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years  - main applicant and dependants

£1,636

£1,751

Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less - main applicant and dependants

£551

£590

Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years  - main applicant and dependants

£1,084

£1,160

Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less– main applicant and dependants

£284

£304

Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years  – main applicant and dependants

£551

£590

Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List- Health and Care Visa - where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 3 years or less  - main applicant and dependants

£284

£304

Skilled Worker - a job on the Immigration Salary List - Health and Care Visa - where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 3 years - main applicant and dependants

£551

£590

T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants

£827

£885

International Sportsperson, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor under Sponsor a Worker has been given for 12 months or less - main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

International Sportsperson, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued or approval to sponsor founder Sponsor a Worker has been given for over 12 months - main applicant and dependants

£827

£885

Temporary Worker – Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement Worker, Government Authorised Exchange Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants

£827

£885

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – up to 3 years – main applicant and dependants

£827

£885

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – more than 3 years – main applicant and dependants

£1,636

£1,751

Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

Global Business Mobility – Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants

£298

£319

Scale-up – main applicant and dependants

£822

£880

High Potential Individual – main applicant and dependants

£822

£880

Student – main applicant and dependants

£490

£524

Child student

£490

£524

Visitor Extension – main applicant and dependants

£1,000

£1,100

Leave to enter for persons in the UK who are liable to immigration detention

£1,258

£1,321

Leave to remain– Other

£1,258

£1,321

Hong Kong British National (In-country) for 30 months – main applicant and dependants

£180

£193

Hong Kong British National (In-country) for 5 years – main applicant and dependants

£250

£268

Processing an application which is subsequently rejected as invalid

£25

£28

Indefinite leave to remain – main applicants and dependants

£2,885

£3,029

Replacement Biometric Residence Card (issued under the EU Settlement Scheme) which has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed

£19

£19

Replacement Biometric Residence Permit which has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed

£19

£19

Travel Document – Certificate of travel – adult (effective from 10 April 2025)

£280

£300

Travel Document – Certificate of travel – child (effective from 10 April 2025)

£141

£151

Travel Document – Convention travel document – adult (effective from 10 April 2025)

£82

£94.50

Travel Document – Convention travel document – child (effective from 10 April 2025)

£53

£61.50

Administrative Review

£80

£80

Life in the UK test

£50

£50

 

 

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Posted on April 02 2025
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Schengen Visa Demand

Schengen Visa Demand Soars! Apply Early to Avoid Summer Delays

Schengen Visa Demand Soars! Apply Early to Avoid Summer Delays

Highlights: Schengen visa demand goes up. Apply early to avoid summer delays!

  • Latest reports by Atlys have shown that demand for Schengen Visa has increased among Indians.
  • Many travellers from India are trying to reach the Schengen states this summer.
  • European destinations remain one of the top choices among Indian visa applicants.
  • Candidates are choosing to travel to countries that offer faster processing times.

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High Demand for Schengen Visas among Indians

According to recent reports by a visa processing platform named Atlys, Indians have reported an increasing demand for Schengen visas. Huge numbers of visa applicants from India are willing to visit the Schengen countries before summer.
 

Schengen countries receive the highest number of tourists and immigrants during the summer months. Visa applications are more for countries that offer faster processing times. Schengen member states are likely to receive the maximum number of visa applications from India.
 

Top 10 Schengen countries with fastest processing times

The following are the countries which offer the fastest visa processing time for Schengen visit visas:

Country

Processing Time

Iceland

15-30 days

Switzerland

5-15 days

Latvia

15-45 days

Italy

15-20 days

Luxembourg

15-20 days

Lithuania

15-30 days

Slovakia

15-45 days

Germany

15-45 days

Austria

15-60 days

Greece

15-45 days

 

How to apply for the Schengen Visa?

The steps to apply for the Schengen visa are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the type of visa you want

Step 2: Determine the time to apply

Step 3: Arrange the documents required

Step 4: Schedule an appointment with the visa embassy

Step 5: Complete the fee payment

Step 6: Wait for the visa to be approved

Step 7: Fly to your destination country


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Posted on April 01 2025
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Visa Processing Times in Canada

Canada updates visa processing times, grants travel visas for Indians in just 83 days

Canada updates visa processing times, grants travel visas for Indians in just 83 days

Highlights: Canada to process PR cards in 16 days and travel visas in 83 days for Indians

  • IRCC has released updates regarding processing times for PR cards and tourist visas.
  • Application for Canadian citizenship is likely to be processed within 9 months.
  • Canada Tourist Visa processing time has been brought down to 83 days for Indian applicants.
  • The new processing time for PR cards is going to be 16 days under the new update.
     

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Canada updates processing times for visas

According to the latest updates by IRCC on March 18, 2025, the processing times for certain visas and grants have been updated. The new change is expected to set realistic expectations for candidates applying for these visas.

The table below provides the updated processing time for certain Canada visas:

Type of Visa

Updated Processing Time

Citizenship Grant

9 months

Citizenship certificate

4 months

Permanent resident (PR) Card

16 days

PR card Renewal

14 days

Tourist Visa (for Indians applying from outside Canada)

83 days

Tourist Visa (for candidates applying from inside Canada)

15 days

Tourist Visa (from the US)

20 days

Tourist Visa (from Nigeria)

132 days

Tourist Visa (from Pakistan)

17 days

Tourist Visa (from the Philippines)

14 days

Tourist Visa Extension

119 days

Super Visa (for Indians)

133 days

Super Visa (from the US)

241 days

Super Visa (from Nigeria)

40 days

Super Visa (from Pakistan)

118 days

Super Visa (from Philippines)

119 days

Student Visa (for Indians)

15 weeks

Student Visa (from the US)

5 weeks

Student Visa (from Nigeria)

7 weeks

Student Visa (from Pakistan)

8 weeks

Student Visa (from the Philippines)

5 weeks

Student Visa Extension

114 days

Work Permits (For Indians applying from outside Canada)

20 weeks

Work Permits (from the US)

81 weeks

Work Permits (from Nigeria)

15 weeks

Work Permits (from Pakistan)

8 weeks

Work Permits (from the Philippines)

5 weeks

Work Permits (from inside Canada)

111 days

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme

12 days

International Experience Canada (IEC)

2 weeks

Electronic Travel Authorisation

5 minutes

 

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Canada offers Study Permit exemption for apprentices in 20+ Occupations. Check if you qualify!

 

Posted on March 31 2025
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BC PNP and PEI PNP

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial nomination

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Highlights: BC PNP and PEI PNP inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination

  • British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for their respective PNPs.
  • Prince Edward Island focuses on foreign workers already working in priority occupations in the province.
  • The province of British Columbia targets foreign entrepreneurs under the Entrepreneur Immigration Streams.
  • PEI is also focusing on inviting professionals in the healthcare, trades, and manufacturing sectors.
     

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Recent British Columbia PNP Draws

The Canadian province of British Columbia recently held PNP draws on March 18, 2025, and invited eight entrepreneurs to apply for Canada PR. Candidates were invited under the Base stream and regional stream of the Entrepreneur Immigration category.

The table below lists the details of the recent draw:

Draw Category

Number of invitations issued

Cut-off score

Base stream

8

115

Regional stream

<5

123

 

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Recent PEI PNP draws

On March 20, 2025, the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island held a PNP draw and invited candidates via the Express Entry and Labour Impact and Express Entry pathway. The draw targeted to invite candidates who have been living and working in the province for a minimum of one year.

The latest PEI PNP draw issued 124 invitations to professionals associated with the healthcare, trades, and manufacturing sectors. The draw targeted to invite professionals in this sector as the PEI Office of Immigration is currently prioritizing these high-demand sectors.
 

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Posted on March 29 2025
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US H-1B Visa

This Indian IT firm leads in H-1B Visas approvals

This Indian IT firm leads in H-1B Visas approvals

Highlights: Indian teach companies leading in H-1B visa approvals

  • Tesla, Amazon, and major tech companies are leading in H-1B visa approvals.
  • Amazon tops the list of all Indian IT firms with around 9265 H-1B visa approvals.
  • Infosys approved 8140 H-1B visas, followed by TCS with 5274 visa approvals.
  • The IT firms heavily rely on H-1B visas to hire foreign talent from India.
     

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IT companies approving H-1B visas

According to recent updates, the top IT companies approving H-1B visas include Amazon, Tesla, Infosys, and TCS. Amazon leads the list of Indian tech companies with around 9265 H-1B visa approvals.

The USCIS has listed Cognizant, Google, Meta, and Microsoft as the top five IT companies that have sponsored the maximum number of H-1B visas. Other IT companies that heavily depend on the H-1B visa to recruit Indian talent in the US include HCL America, IBM, Deloitte, and Apple.
 

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Top 20 IT Companies sponsoring H-1B visas

The table below lists the number of H-1B visa approvals by top 20 IT companies:

 

Name of the company

No. of H-1B Visa approvals

Amazon

9265

Cognizant

6321

Google

5364

Meta Platforms

4844

Microsoft

4275

Apple

3873

HCL America

2953

IBM

2906

Walmart

2904

Capgemini

2795

Intel

2520

Deloitte

2494

Accenture

2157

Amazon web services

2216

Oracle

2070

EY US

2335

JPMC

1719

Salesforce

1525

Tesla

1767

 

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Posted on March 29 2025
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Australia's NT DAMA III

Australia announces the new Designated Area Migration from March 2025 to 2030

Australia announces the new Designated Area Migration from March 2025 to 2030

Highlights: Australia announces the new NT DAMA III effective from March 2025

  • The Australian Government announced the new NT Designated Area Migration III on March 19, 2025.
  • The new NT DAMA III will be effective from March 2025 to June 30, 2030.
  • Through the third DAMA, Australian employers with workforce shortages can sponsor up to 1,500 overseas workers annually.
  • Around 325 occupations were announced in the new Northern Territory list.

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Australia’s New NT Designated Area Migration Agreement

On March 19, 2025, the Australian Government announced the new Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the Northern Territory. This is the third DAMA to be released for the Northern Territory. The latest NT DAMA III will be effective from March 19, 2 025 to June 30, 2030, with an annual quota of 1,500. As per the new update, Australian employers with workforce shortages can sponsor an additional 1,500 overseas workers to work in different occupations. A DAMA or Designated Area Migration Agreement is an official agreement between a designated area representative (DAR) and the Commonwealth of Australia.

 

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Highlights of the new NT DAMA III

The NT DAMA III will be valid from March 19, 2025, to June 30, 2030.

  • It has an annual nominations quota of 1,500
  • The occupations list is expanded to 325 occupations compared to the previous list of 135 occupations
  • The processing of labour agreement requests will be more streamlined.
  • There will be more concessions for skills, experience, and language proficiency
  • The policies under the NT DAMA III are more in line with the state and territory migration plans

 

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Posted on March 28 2025
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Canada’s New Immigration Minister

Rachel Bendayan: What Canada’s New Immigration Minister Means for PR, Work Permits & Students

Rachel Bendayan: What Canada’s New Immigration Minister Means for PR, Work Permits & Students

Highlights: Canada’s new immigration minister Rachael Bendayan might introduce new means for PR & work permits

  • The new Prime Minister of Canada has selected Rachel Bendayan as the new immigration minister of Canada.
  • Rachel Bendayan will now be heading the immigration department of Canada after Marc Miller.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney will be prioritizing providing PR status to temporary residents in Canada.  
  • The new cabinet reshuffle might impact immigration rules for PR, work permit, and study permit applications.

 

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Canada Gets New Immigration Minister

Following the 2025 federal elections in Canada, the newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has nominated Rachel Bendayan as the new immigration minister. The new immigration minister will head the immigration department of Canada, taking over from the former immigration minister Marc Miller.

The new shift in the Canadian cabinet is likely to impact immigration policies of the country, including policy changes for Canada PR, work permit, and study permit applications. As a part of the Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027, the new Prime Minister and the new immigration minister will prioritize providing Canada PR to the temporary residents already living in Canada.

 

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Changes to expect under Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canada’s immigration policy is now to be decided by the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the new Immigration Minister, Rachel Bendayan. Among other policies, Carney had previously advocated for:

  • Introducing caps to a sustainable limit
  • Prioritising offering permanent residency to temporary residents
  • Keeping a check on the number of temporary foreign workers

Under Mark Carney and Rachel Bendayan's ministerial rule, major policy shifts and cap counts are to be expected, which might impact foreign nationals willing to migrate, study, or work in Canada.

 

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Posted on March 27 2025
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