Canada Faces Growing Backlog for Citizenship Certificates Under Bill C-3
Canada's citizenship certificate backlog hit 99,500 in July 2026, pushing wait times to 19 months following Bill C-3…
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Italy Urges Spain’s Schengen Suspension Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Italy seeks to suspend Spain from the Schengen Area after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in July 2026, sparking…
Australia Student Visa Approvals Plunge as Indian Grants Crash 75%
Australian student visa approvals for Indian students fell 75% in June 2026 as stricter risk assessments and a…
Canada Limits Reciprocal Employment C20 Permits to Current Employees July 30, 2026
IRCC tightened C20 work permit rules on July 30, 2026, requiring a pre-existing employer relationship abroad and disqualifying…
IRCC Denies Post-Graduation Work Permits to Hundreds Over Non-Credit Program Study
IRCC’s June 24, 2026 webpage update on PGWP eligibility has led to refusals for students in Alberta who…
CBSA Enforced Over 10,600 Removals in 2026, Quebec Leads Surge
CBSA reports 10,607 removals in early 2026, with Quebec leading the surge as Canada targets 20,000 annual deportations…
Canada Tightens Spousal Work Permit Rules to Curb Sham Marriages, Permits Drop 73%
Canada slashed spousal work permits by 73% after narrowing eligibility to graduate-level students to prevent fraudulent marriages and…
Airbus A350 Completes Record 24-Hour Nonstop Flight from Australia to France
Airbus and Qantas set a 24-hour endurance record with an A350-1000ULR test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, preparing…
Canada and U.S. Deny Thousands of Visas to 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans
Canada and the U.S. rejected tens of thousands of 2026 World Cup visas, citing security vetting and high…