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…
Government Proposes Automatic Cancellation of International Students’ Permits for Social Assistance
Finland proposes revoking non-EU student residence permits if they claim social assistance, sparking backlash over student welfare and…
4,000 Invited in French-Language Express Entry Draw as Tie-Breaking Cutoff Date Applies
Canada issued 4,000 Express Entry ITAs to French speakers on April 29, 2026, with a record-low CRS score…
Canada Maintains Current Validity for Work Authorisation Support Letters
Canada has not increased the validity of work authorization support letters for maintained status, despite changes to Port…
Canada Enforces 365-Day Work Rule for Maintained Status with WP-EXT Interim Letters
IRCC extends WP-EXT work-authorization letters to 365 days, allowing foreign workers on maintained status to continue working for…
British Columbia Invites 150 Skilled Workers in Latest BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw
BC PNP issued 484 invitations on April 22, 2026, targeting Tech, Healthcare, and Construction with scores ranging from…
KRG Interior Ministry Announces 90-Day Amnesty for Foreigners with Expired Visas
KRG offers 90-day amnesty starting April 27, 2026, cutting overstay fines by 75% for foreigners to renew status…
Montenegro Reinstates Visa Requirements for Kazakh Citizens
Montenegro reinstates visa requirements for Kazakh citizens in 2026 following the expiration of the 2025 temporary visa-free travel…
Singapore Police Force and Immigration Authority Warn of Social Media Scam Targeting PR Applicants
Singapore authorities warned that scammers are targeting Permanent Residency applicants through social media. Fake fees, forged documents, and…
Manitoba Loosens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules for Rural Jobs Outside Winnipeg CMA
Manitoba eases TFWP rules for rural and northern employers, raising the low-wage cap to 15% until March 2027,…
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Third 2026 Nominee Draw with Enhanced Expression of Interest
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 210 immigration invitations on April 13, 2026, targeting skilled workers to meet provincial labour…