Lubna Kably

The denial rates for H-1B petitions for continued employment have reached historic lows, highlighting a significant shift in US immigration policies.

Australia saw its first drop in net migration since reopening borders. Indian arrivals led but declined by 19%. International student arrivals fell significantly. Overall migrant arrivals decreased by 10%. Departures rose by 8%. Despite a drop in overall student numbers, Indian and Chinese student numbers grew.

The Biden administration is pushing through a final H-1B program regulation before Trump's return. The regulation modernizes the program, clarifies eligibility criteria, and codifies existing policies. Changes include revisions to specialty occupation definitions, location change requirements, and deference to prior approvals. The regulation faces potential reversal under the incoming administration.

International Business News: The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), often called the 'startup visa,' allows eligible foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the U.S. for up to five y

New H-1B visa rules offer extended cap-gap protection for F-1 student visa holders, benefiting many Indian students on OPT. The extension, from September 30 to April 1, provides up to six additional months of work authorization, mitigating employment disruptions and allowing US employers to retain international talent.

NRI News: A new US H-1B visa rule allows entrepreneurs to have their own companies sponsor their visas, offering potential relief to Indian startup founders fac

The Supreme Court settled a 15-year tax dispute. Coconut oil in small packs is edible oil. This applies unless it is specifically labeled and sold as hair oil. The ruling affects brands like Shanti and Parachute. The decision aligns with a 2005 amendment. It impacts how coconut oil is taxed under GST.

Canada plans to overhaul its Express Entry immigration system by eliminating points for job offers backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to combat fraud. This change could significantly impact Indian applicants, who constitute a large portion of successful candidates.

The Bombay High Court has granted tax relief to taxpayers unable to claim rebates due to software changes in the income tax filing platform.

In an official statement,Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ( IRCC ), which is Canada's immigration agency has announced that as part of ongoing