Australian government tightens English test requirements for migrants
Effective August 7, 2025, LIN 15/016 harmonises English test scores and raises PTE Academic targets. CELPIP General, LanguageCert…
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Effective August 7, 2025, LIN 15/016 harmonises English test scores and raises PTE Academic targets. CELPIP General, LanguageCert…
In 2024–25 Australia shifts migration toward employer sponsorship and higher pay floors: 185,000 permanent places, 44,000 Employer Sponsored,…
The 2025 International Student Cap limits new places to 270,000 and uses Ministerial Direction 111 to slow visa…
Updated to August 10, 2025: South Africa leads for diverse markets and a passport with 106 visa-free destinations.…
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…
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