Mauritius Rolls Out $1 Million Golden Visa, Boosting Travel and Luxury Living
Mauritius launches a $1M Golden Visa program for 2026, capping entry at 100 investors annually to boost technology…
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Canada Creates $10 Million Compensation Fund for Victims of Immigration Consultant Scams
Canada introduces a victim compensation fund and tougher oversight for immigration consultants, effective July 2026, to combat fraud…
New Zealand Requires Citizenship Test for All from 2027, Minister of Internal Affairs Says
New Zealand introduces a mandatory citizenship test in late 2027, requiring a 75% score on civic knowledge to…
Canada Launches In-Canada Workers Initiative as US-Iran Conflict Shakes Migration Hubs
Canada fast-tracks 33,000 PRs for domestic workers while the U.S. tightens security and extends asylum work permit waits…
India–new Zealand FTA Opens 5,000-Seat Temporary Work Pathway and Extended Post-Study Visas
India and New Zealand sign 2026 FTA creating 5,000 skilled work visas and extended post-study rights for Indian…
Italy Opens Click-Day Portal for 8,865 Seasonal Permits Under Decreto Flussi 2026
Italy adds 8,865 seasonal work permits for 2026, targeting agriculture and tourism shortages. Applications are open now via…
Homeland Security Ends “duration of Status” for F, J, I Visas, Tightens Study Limits
DHS moves to end Duration of Status for F and J visas, replacing it with a 4-year fixed…
New Zealand Adds Multiple-Choice Citizenship Test from 2027, Says Internal Affairs Minister
New Zealand to introduce a mandatory 20-question citizenship test in 2027, replacing the current declaration system to ensure…
Canada Tightens Immigration Consultant Rules Starting July 15, 2026
Canada will enforce stricter immigration consultant regulations on July 15, 2026, adding a victim compensation fund and enhanced…