Canada Unveils Fast-Track Immigration Stream for H-1B Holders, Targets Highly-Skilled Indians in U.S.
Air India to Restart Non-Stop Delhi–Tel Aviv Flights from 1 January 2026
Centre Adds Two Daily Flights and Caps Fares to Ease Manipur’s Air Connectivity Crisis
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Canadian Student-Visa Rejection Rate for Indians Soars to 74 % in 2025, Raising Alarms
IRCC figures released on 6 November reveal that nearly three-quarters of Indian student-visa requests were denied in 2025, the highest rejection rate yet. The clamp-down follows detection of mass fraud cases in 2023 and signals tougher vetting worldwide, compelling Indian students to strengthen financial and admission documentation.
Edvoy Sets 8 November Virtual Fair to Guide Indians on UK & Ireland 2026 Intakes
Study-abroad platform Edvoy will hold an online UK-Ireland ‘Admissions Day’ on 8 November, offering Indian students personalised guidance on 2026 intakes, visa funds, English-language rules and post-study work routes. The event helps applicants adapt to evolving UKVI requirements and Ireland’s extended graduate work rights.
Viral Case of 40-Second F-1 Interview Denial Highlights U.S. Student-Visa Hurdles for Indians
A 6 November Financial Express article describing a 40-second F-1 visa denial in Mumbai went viral, spotlighting stringent U.S. scrutiny of Indian student applicants. With refusal rates now exceeding 40 %, students must present airtight financial and return-intent evidence, while sponsors should budget for potential reapplication delays.
Delhi HC mandates EPFO coverage for all expatriate employees in India
The Delhi High Court has confirmed that India’s provident-fund law applies equally to expatriates, compelling all foreign employees on assignment in India to join the EPFO and contribute 12 % of salary, with matching employer payments. The judgment raises assignment costs and forces multinationals to review mobility budgets and compliance processes.
India to reopen 30-day single-entry tourist visas from 15 November
From 15 November 2025 India will again issue 30-day, single-entry tourist visas, with applications accepted from 10 November. Long-term e-tourist visas remain suspended, and land-border entry is still barred. The limited reopening is aimed at jump-starting inbound leisure traffic ahead of the high season.
OECD report: 2.25 lakh Indians took citizenship of member countries in 2023, a new record
An OECD statistical release shows that a record 225,000 Indians naturalised in OECD countries in 2023, with the UK, Canada and the U.S. the top destinations. The surge reflects tighter temporary-visa rules and strong demand for skilled workers abroad, raising both talent-retention concerns and new mobility options for firms.
India begins air-force repatriation of citizens who fled Myanmar cyber-scam hub
India has started flying home 465 nationals who fled a scam centre in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region, using Indian Air Force transport planes from Mae Sot, Thailand. The rescue underlines regional cooperation against trafficking and the importance of due diligence in overseas hiring.
Mid-week bank holiday on 5 November may delay relocation payments and compliance filings
A nationwide bank holiday on 5 November for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima closed branches in most major Indian cities, potentially delaying relocation reimbursements, payroll adjustments and compliance filings linked to global-mobility programmes.