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Canada’s 2025 Job Outlook: 10 Careers in High Demand for Global Workers

Canada’s 2025 Job Outlook: 10 Careers in High Demand for Global Workers

Canada’s labour market is changing quickly due to an ageing population, economic changes and digital advancements. Because of this, some sectors are experiencing significant talent shortages, creating great opportunities for skilled workers from abroad. Whether

New Zealand to Grant Visa Free Entry to Chinese Tourists from Australia Starting November 2025 

New Zealand to Grant Visa Free Entry to Chinese Tourists from Australia Starting November 2025 

Starting in November 2025, New Zealand will start a 12-month trial permitting Chinese tourists coming from Australia to visit New Zealand visa-free. Eligible travellers could stay up to three months using only an NZeTA. This

US Resumes Student Visas With New Rule: Mandatory Social Media Checks for All Applicants

US Resumes Student Visas With New Rule: Mandatory Social Media Checks for All Applicants

After a short pause, the U.S. State Department has resumed processing student visas, but with a new addition to social media screening. All foreign student visa applicants must make their social media profiles public so

UK Tightens Immigration: 8 New Rules Every Immigrant Must Know

UK Tightens Immigration: 8 New Rules Every Immigrant Must Know

Several significant changes to the immigration system are now underway in the UK government after the release of a new policy document, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System,” which outlines key changes on May 12,

Bulgaria Opens Doors to 70,000 Migrants Workers to Tackle Labour Shortage

Bulgaria Opens Doors to 70,000 Migrants Workers to Tackle Labour Shortage

During a parliamentary committee meeting, Bulgaria's social minister Borislav Gutsanov stated that between 50,000 and 70,000 migrants from foreign countries need to end up working in Bulgaria towards the end of 2025. The total number

Trump Unveils $5 Million Visa Plan Promising U.S. Residency via ‘Gold Card’ 

Trump Unveils $5 Million Visa Plan Promising U.S. Residency via ‘Gold Card’ 

Former President Trump of the United States announced an ambitious immigration plan called the "Gold Card". The Gold Card grants permanent residency and potential citizenship for foreign nationals who invest $5 million in the United

New Policy Allows 10-Day Visa-Free Entry to China for Citizens of 55 Nations

New Policy Allows 10-Day Visa-Free Entry to China for Citizens of 55 Nations

In an important step towards enhancing short-term tourism and international business contacts, China has extended its 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy to citizens of 55 nations. The new policy will officially come into effect on

Ria Launches Digital Wallet for Unbanked Migrant Workers—Know the Benefits

Ria Launches Digital Wallet for Unbanked Migrant Workers—Know the Benefits

Ria Money Transfer has launched its Ria Wallet app which aims to assist one of the most underserved populations of unbanked migrant workers in Malaysia. This app, which is fully certified by the Department of

New OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong Unveiled by DMW—One-Stop Support Hub for Migrant Workers

New OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong Unveiled by DMW—One-Stop Support Hub for Migrant Workers

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has formally opened the first-ever OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong to provide better government service to members of the Filipino migrant worker community. The facility stands tall on

What Makes L-1 and O-1 Visas More Attractive Than H-1B Now Amid Tech Layoffs?

What Makes L-1 and O-1 Visas More Attractive Than H-1B Now Amid Tech Layoffs?

With increasing scrutiny over H-1B visas and severe job cuts in the tech sector in the U.S., Indian professionals are looking at other visa options primarily L-1 and O-1 to pursue their work aspirations in