UAE clarifies visa-on-arrival rules for Indian passport-holders
Canada unveils 2026-28 immigration targets and fast track for H-1B talent
New Zealand lets international students—including Indians—work 25 hours a week
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US $100k H-1B Sponsorship Fee Sparks Strategic Shift—Big Win for Indian F-1 Graduates
Starting with the 2026 cycle, US employers face a US $100,000 fee to sponsor H-1B candidates from abroad but pay nothing extra for F-1 graduates already in the country. The 8 November report signals a major competitive edge for Indian students educated in the US and will likely boost Indian enrolment while reshaping corporate hiring strategies.
Canada’s Northwest Territories Opens Extra Nominee Intake—New Pathway for Indian Skilled Workers
The Northwest Territories will accept an extra batch of up to 103 provincial-nominee applications between 10 and 24 November, waiving some previous restrictions. The surprise intake gives Indian workers in Canada a new fast-track route to permanent residence, especially for those with soon-to-expire permits.
Delhi Airport Restores Full Flight Operations After ATC Glitch
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport are back to normal after a technical failure in the ATC flight-planning system caused two days of chaos. The government has ordered system upgrades and additional back-up servers. Business travellers should expect residual delays but benefit from temporary fee waivers and are urged to add schedule buffers.
New Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Supercharges Southern Business Corridor
India launched the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express on 8 November, cutting rail travel to under nine hours and linking key IT and manufacturing hubs in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The train offers airline-style comfort, aims to divert travellers from short-haul flights and strengthens intra-India mobility options for corporates.