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India Leads H-1B Approvals in FY 2024, Capturing 71% Share
In FY 2024 India dominated H-1B approvals with 283,397 (≈71%) of 399,395 total; China had 46,680 (≈11.7%). Rising fee proposals…
India Could Benefit as U.S. H-1B Fee Pushes Talent Home
The U.S. will impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, exempting renewals. Experts…
Indians Face Sharper Visa Curbs in UK and New Zealand in 2025
In 2025 the UK and New Zealand tightened visa routes for Indians, cutting work and family approvals sharply; Australia increased…
India Trails as Investor Visas Rise in U.S. Immigration Trends
Early‑2025 counts show India losing relative ground: Bangladesh surpassed India in family-preference visas, Pakistan led IR1/CR1 spouse visas, and Vietnam…
Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in 2025. The…
PEI PNP Draw: 129 Skilled Workers and International Graduates
On September 19, 2025, PEI issued 129 PNP invitations under the Labour Impact Category for employer‑backed Skilled Worker, Critical Worker,…
Manitoba Invites Over 900 Skilled Workers to Apply for Nomination
In 2025 Manitoba issued over 900 MPNP invitations, including 77 LAAs on August 21 (cut-off 612). Federal allocation cuts raised…
MEA Urges U.S. to Reconsider H-1B Rules, Warns of Family Impacts
India’s MEA urged consultations after U.S. proposed H‑1B rules — including a $100,000 payment — warning of family disruptions, higher…