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Saudi Umrah Reform Opens to All Visa Holders with Nusuk Rules
The 2025 Umrah reform lets all valid Saudi visa holders perform Umrah if they register via Nusuk and secure verified…
Canada’s PGWP Decline Deepens Chronic Labour Gaps in 2025
Projected PGWP approvals will decline about 30% in 2025 to roughly 143,600 due to stricter eligibility rules and a study-permit…
US Denies Indian Student Despite $100K Columbia Scholarship
Columbia admit Kaushik Raj lost his U.S. student visa despite a $100,000 scholarship after a consular officer found insufficient ties…
Lithuania moves to curb international students with stricter rules
A Lithuanian bill would halve bachelor students’ work hours to 20 weekly, limit family reunification for master’s students, and create…
Connecticut Undocumented Health Care Spending Near $41M as of 2025
Connecticut spends about $41 million yearly on state-funded coverage for undocumented children and postpartum women, covering 15,600 children and 3,200…
Immigration Lawyers Struggle as Arrests Double Under Trump Policies
As of October 6, 2025, Minnesota sees faster immigration court timelines and rising arrests, with about 49% of detainees lacking…
Rural Manitoba Firms Worry Over Promised Immigration Reforms
Faced with federal cuts to immigration targets, Manitoba will maximize MPNP nominations, introduce retention pilots, and offer two-year permit extensions…
Indian Students Lead Visa-Violation Risk, IRCC Reports 47,175
IRCC flagged about 47,175 students as potentially non‑compliant—roughly 8% of checked cases—with Indian students forming the largest cohort. Issues include…