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Forget the U.S.—Nine Countries Seeking Indian Talent Without Strings

In 2025, nine countries revamped visas to attract Indian talent—highlighted by Canada’s faster Express Entry and Global Talent Stream—offering quicker,…

Saudi Skilled Worker Visa 2025: Eligibility, Categories, and Salaries Explained

Saudi Arabia's new skill-based visa, effective July–August 2025, classifies workers into High-Skilled, Skilled and Basic tiers with salary, education and…

Cyprus Issues 21,000 Work Visas as Firms Import International Talent

Cyprus issued 21,000 work visas and 48,212 temporary permits (2023–2024) after reforms expanding sectors, launching an online platform, and adopting…

Senator Mike Lee’s Call to Pause H‑1B Visas Ignites Tariffs Row

After viral, unproven allegations that Walmart bribed to hire Indian H-1B workers, Sen. Mike Lee asked whether to pause H-1B…

Manitoba Issues 77 LAAs to Skilled Workers in Latest MPNP Draw

Manitoba issued 77 LAAs on August 21, 2025 (EOI cutoff 612), focusing on targeted recruitment. Eighteen LAAs went to Express…

EU Seeks Stakeholder Views on New Visa Strategy to Attract Skilled Workers

The EU’s Blue Carpet consultation (summer 2025) proposes flexible Blue Card pay rules—up to 1.6× national wage, 80% floor for…

From Job Offer to Residency: Iceland Work Visa Guide 2025 Explained

To qualify for an Iceland work visa in 2025, obtain a signed job offer, meet income thresholds (247,572 ISK single;…

Updates to NIV Programs in NSW, South Australia and Victoria 2025

The National Innovation Visa (NIV, Subclass 858) began December 6, 2024, as an invitation-only permanent residency pathway prioritizing Critical Technologies…