Skilled Visas
Specialized immigration pathways for in-demand professions such as healthcare workers, IT professionals, scientists, and academics.
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, and International Graduate streams, prioritizing health, trades, and childcare shortages…
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…
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…
Australia Undervalues Skilled Labor Amid New Immigration Reforms
Australia keeps the 185,000 permanent migration cap for 2025–26, shifting emphasis toward employer-sponsored (44,000) and regional routes while…
Australia Keeps 185,000 Migration Cap with Talent & Innovation Visa
Australia sets a 185,000 cap for 2025–26, allocating 132,200 places to skilled migration and creating a 4,300-place Talent…
Norway PR for Indian Nationals: Meeting the Strict Residency Checklist
As of September 16, 2025, Indian nationals can apply for Norway permanent residency after three continuous years of…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco.…
UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa for 55+ Eligibility and Dubai Variant
In 2025 the UAE launched a five-year renewable retirement visa for expatriates 55+, requiring 15 years’ work experience…
US Skilled Worker Visa Freeze Delays Migration Plans, Including Africa
High demand exhausted FY2025 employment-based visa allocations; EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 issuances are paused until October 1, 2025.…
Will China’s STEM K Visa Give It an Edge in Global Talent?
The K visa, effective October 1, 2025, gives young STEM professionals sponsor-free, multi-entry access to China for research,…