38% of Sri Lankan Student Visa Applications to Australia Get Rejected
Australia rejected 38% of Sri Lankan student visa applications in Feb 2026 as total approval rates hit a…
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Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules, Challenging Foreign Entrepreneurs
Japan's 2026 Business Manager visa rules require ¥30M capital and N2 Japanese, creating a '2028 Cliff' for small-scale…
Korea Eases Visa Rules for Skilled Workers and Foreign Students, Extends Jeju Stays
South Korea unveils 2026 visa reforms, extending Jeju stays to 90 days and easing residency paths for STEM…
Kazakhstan Launches Gold Visa and Data-Centric AI Model, President Tokayev Says
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ACT Party Proposes Tougher Immigration Rules, Adds $6 Daily Infrastructure Surcharge
ACT Party leader David Seymour proposes a $6 daily visa fee and immediate deportation for criminal offenders in…
4,000 Invited in French-Language Express Entry Draw as Tie-Breaking Cutoff Date Applies
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Canada Border Services Agency Removes Record Numbers of Indians as Largest Deportee Group
Canada removed 1,712 Indian nationals in Q1 2026, making them the largest cohort in the removal system as…
Canada Maintains Current Validity for Work Authorisation Support Letters
Canada has not increased the validity of work authorization support letters for maintained status, despite changes to Port…
Canada Eases Passport Rules for Adopted Persons Under Bill C-3
Canada's Bill C-3 grants direct citizenship to internationally adopted children, removing previous descent limits while adding residency rules…