Belgium Strips Palestinian Activist of Refugee Status, Citing PFLP Links
On August 7, 2025 Belgium revoked Mohammed Khatib’s refugee status after an 18-month security review citing praise for…
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On August 7, 2025 Belgium revoked Mohammed Khatib’s refugee status after an 18-month security review citing praise for…
Eight invited researchers were denied visas to the August 2025 IBRC in Cairns, affecting panels and workshops. Nearly…
Canada’s 2025–2027 immigration plan lowers permanent resident targets (395,000 in 2025) and prioritizes those already in Canada, reserving…
Between January 2024 and July 2025 Saudi Arabia received 40,163 Premium Residency applications; authorities issued 8,074 permits in…
August 6–7 Express Entry draws tightened selection: CEC awarded 1,000 ITAs at CRS 534; PNP issued 225 ITAs…
Major 2025 policy shifts tighten post-study pathways: UK cuts Graduate Route to 18 months from January 2026 and…
Express Entry Draw #359 (August 7, 2025) issued 1,000 ITAs to CEC candidates with a CRS cut-off of…
Effective August 7, 2025, Australia accepts CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic and MET for visas, raised PTE Academic minimums,…
Before December 31, 2025, Canada will replace the EMPP with a permanent PR pathway focused on skilled refugees,…
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