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Carney visit puts India–Canada mobility pact back on agenda
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s arrival in Mumbai rebooted India-Canada ties and revived talk of a Labour Mobility and Talent Partnership. If sealed, the pact could offer multi-year work visas and faster credential recognition for Indian professionals, easing chronic staffing gaps in Canada’s tech and healthcare sectors.
$100k Trump-era H-1B fee deters US employers, pinches Indian tech talent pipeline
Court submissions released on 28 February reveal that just 70 US employers have paid the hefty US $100,000 H-1B surcharge, signalling a chilling effect on new sponsorships. The fee is squeezing opportunities for Indian tech professionals and pushing firms to consider Canada or remote-work models.
OpenAI salary data fuels Indian engineers’ interest despite US visa hurdles
US wage filings released on 28 February show OpenAI paying up to US $385k to H-1B engineers. The figures tempt Indian AI specialists but also highlight the cost, fee and delay barriers of the US visa route, prompting many to explore Canada or EU options instead.
India–Israel Deal to Recruit 50,000 Additional Indian Workers Over Five Years
A joint declaration on 27 February 2026 caps Prime Minister Modi’s Israel visit with a plan to hire up to 50,000 additional Indian workers over five years. Safeguards include bonded employer deposits, cashless wages and a bilateral grievance portal, positioning the scheme as India’s largest government-to-government labour-mobility channel outside the Gulf.
DGCA’s New “48-Hour Look-In” Rule Gives Air Travellers Free Cancellation and Faster Refunds
From 27 February 2026, India’s DGCA requires all airlines to offer a 48-hour free cancellation or amendment window on tickets booked well in advance, cap cancellation fees, and speed up refunds. The reform removes hidden charges, protects travellers facing medical emergencies, and makes corporate travel budgeting easier. Airlines must comply by 26 March 2026 or face penalties.
Assam Gets Modern Riverine Customs & Immigration Hubs to Boost Cross-Border Trade
India opened integrated customs-immigration terminals in Bogibeel and Dhubri on 27 February 2026, slashing clearance times for cargo and passengers on the Brahmaputra waterway. The facilities are expected to cut logistics costs, boost Assam-Bangladesh-Bhutan trade, and unlock new river-cruise and medical-tourism routes.
UK Completes Switch to Digital eVisas for Indian Travellers
From 27 February 2026, the UK stopped issuing physical visa stickers to Indian citizens, making digital eVisas mandatory. The move promises quicker airport processing and easier corporate tracking but requires travellers to prove digital status at check-in and raises accuracy concerns.
British High Commission Launches Anti-Visa-Fraud Drive Across Haryana
The British High Commission began a four-district, Haryana-wide awareness campaign on 27 February 2026 to curb UK visa fraud. Free verification tools, community outreach and strict penalties aim to protect Indian applicants and uphold the integrity of the India–UK Migration Partnership.