Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot: Is a Nationwide Rollout on the Horizon?
Canada's IRCC has initiated a pilot program for digital visas, currently limited to selected Moroccan nationals. Using QR…
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Canada to End Remote Border Crossing Program Used Mostly by Americans
The RABC Program ends September 14, 2026. Current permits are extended until then, but no new applications are…
Ukrainians in Canada Need a Permanent Residency Pathway, UCC Demands
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has proposed a new permanent residency pathway for Ukrainians in Canada. With existing emergency…
Canada Sees 60% Fall in New International Student Arrivals, IRCC Data
Canada reported a 60% drop in new international student arrivals for 2025 following a series of federal policy…
Supreme Court Sides with Immigration Judges on Free Speech Case
The Supreme Court rejected a government request to freeze a lawsuit where immigration judges claim their free speech…
Australia 2026 Student Visas: No hard cap, NPL and tiered processing
The Australian government is implementing a 295,000-place planning level for 2026 student visas. This 'soft cap' uses a…
New Zealand-India FTA Opens New Visa Paths for Indians
The New Zealand-India FTA promises better study, work, and holiday visa access for Indians—but it is not in…
Israel’s Immigration Plan Advances Post-Bondi Terror Attack, Aiming 30,000 Olim
Israel is streamlining Aliyah for 30,000 people by 2026, focusing on skilled workers and safety. For Australians, this…
Quebec Immigration Minister Calls Ottawa Insensitive to Temporary Workers’ Distress
New federal rules have slashed the cap for low-wage temporary foreign workers to 10%, impacting Quebec City's labor…