New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- As the United States continues to crack down on foreign entries, immigration has become a new source of tension between India and New Zealand following the conclusion of talks on their new Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The trade deal allows more temporary employment visas for Indians.

As per the provisions of the FTA, New Zealand will offer a temporary employment entry visa pathway for Indian professionals in skilled occupations, with an annual quota of 5,000 visas and a maximum stay of up to three years.

This pathway covers professions such as AYUSH practitioners, yoga instructors, Indian chefs, and music teachers, as well as high-demand sectors including IT, engineering, healthcare, education, and construction, str...