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…
Kazakhstan Eases Visa Processing for Foreign Workers in High-Demand Sectors
Kazakhstan streamlines visas for IT and healthcare specialists in 2026 while maintaining strict local hiring quotas and labor…
Canada to Scrap 3 Skilled Worker Routes, Replace with Single Express Entry Class
Canada proposes merging Express Entry streams into one high-skilled class by 2026 to simplify immigration and target priority…
Georgia Tightens Rules for Remote Workers, Mandates Work Permits Despite No Digital Nomad Visa
Georgia's new 2026 labor rules require remote workers to obtain work permits, despite the lack of a dedicated…
Home Affairs Clarifies ZEP Status as Permanent Residency Claims Spark Confusion
South Africa clarifies ZEP holders do not qualify for permanent residence, maintaining temporary status for 180,000 Zimbabweans until…