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Highlights: Russia Boosts Work Opportunities Indians with upto 100,000 Job Openings Russia ratifies an employment agreement with India to facilitate the temporary employment of citizens in each other’s territories. Russian President Vladimir Putin officially signed the law on October 12, 2026, following approval by both houses of Parliament. The India-Russia agreement was e...

Highlights: Bahrain Introduces Flexible Work Rules for Foreign Workers for Up to 90 Days Bahrain will allow eligible foreign workers to work for another employer for up to 90 days without transferring their existing work permit. The new LMRA rules require approval, written employee consent and agreement from both employers. Employers must submit temporary assignment applica...

Highlights: Canada Fast-tracks Licensing Opportunities for 200 Internationally Trained Physicians Canada announces $20 million to fast-track licensing for 200 internationally trained physicians through Ontario’s Practice Ready Ontario program. The funding was extended through an official announcement made on October 7, 2026 creating 50 additional positions annually over four...

Highlights: Austria Reduces Immigration Processing Time to 90 days for Foreign Workers Austria eases immigration rules for foreign workers from August 7, 2026, simplifying employer changes and unemployment provisions. The country has reduced standard immigration processing times to 90 days for visa applications. Foreign workers with single permits can change employers after...

Highlights: Australia Introduces New Student Visa Rules for Indian Students with Upcoming Academic Journey Australia has officially revised student and post-study visa rules from September 17, prompting Indian students to rethink long-term education plans. New dependant visa rules could have the biggest impact on married Indian students and those travelling with children to ...