British Columbia Launches Time-Limited Permanent Residency Pathway for Cleaning, Security Roles
B.C. opens a 2026 PR pathway for 250 rural health support workers in cleaning and security roles. Registration…
4,475 Appeals Clear as UNHCR Steps in After RAASA Funding Cuts
South Africa's asylum appeal backlog persists in 2026 as RAASA funding cuts and staff shortages limit processing to…
Ontario Ends All 9 OINP Streams May 30, 2026, Ahead of Major Regulatory Changes
Ontario has not confirmed reports that all nine OINP streams will end on May 30, 2026, despite a…
Entry/exit System Flags 7,000 Overstayers as Border Officials Refuse Entry
EU’s Entry/Exit System flags 7,000 overstayers and 30,000 entry refusals in its first six months, replacing manual stamps…
IRCC Adds Language Test Field to Post-Graduation Work Permit Application Portal
IRCC reportedly plans to add a dedicated PGWP language test upload field to fix current portal gaps. Applicants…
Chinese Specialists Drive Work-Visa Approvals at BYD’s Camaçari EV Complex
Chinese nationals secured 38% of Brazil's 2026 Q1 work visas, driven by EV and renewable energy investments, with…
Colombia Tightens Visa Rules with Degree Validation and Professional License Checks
Foreign professionals in Colombia must validate degrees and obtain local licenses separate from visas for regulated fields. Processes…
Finland Tightens Family Reunification Rules for International Students, Adds Income and Language Tests
Finland introduces stricter 2026 rules for non-EU students, raising income requirements to €800/month and delaying family reunification by…
Canada Relies on Immigration to Fill Skilled Trades Shortfall in 2021 Census
Canada aligns immigration with housing goals to recruit skilled trades workers as 18% of the construction workforce nears…
Quebec Fast-Tracks Skilled Worker Prs with Employer-Specific, LMIA-Exempt Permits
Canada and Quebec launch a 12-month LMIA-exempt work permit bridge for PR applicants in 2026, featuring a 30-day…
Romania Introduces D/AM1 and D/AM2 Visas with Stricter Employer Rules
Romania launches a digital work permit system on August 8, 2026, introducing D/AM1 and D/AM2 visas with stricter…
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 189 Candidates in May 1 Immigration Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 189 invitations on May 1, 2026, via NLPNP and AIP, maintaining a high volume…
Labor Spares First Investment Properties in Negative Gearing, CGT Reform
Labor confirms July 2025 overhaul of negative gearing and CGT discounts, protecting only first investment properties while sparking…
India, Bangladesh Announce Full Visa Service Restoration with Phased Restart
India and Bangladesh move to restore full visa services by June 2026 after an 18-month suspension, starting with…