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Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026: Key Impacts and Challenges
Canada's Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 targets welcoming 485,000 new residents in 2024 and 500,000 annually in 2025 and 2026. The plan focuses on economic growth, labor market needs, cultural…
Labour Market Impact Assessment Processing Times Explained
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing is influenced by bureaucratic procedures, economic demands, and immigration policies. Recent…
Quebec Government Caps Skilled Worker Immigration Program
Quebec has capped immigrant numbers through the Regular Skilled Worker Program, emphasizing French language proficiency for economic immigrants…
Cognizant Technology Solutions Faces Discrimination Ruling in US Court
A U.S. court ruled against Cognizant Technology Solutions, finding them guilty of discriminating against non-Indian employees, favoring Indian…
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan: Accused in NYC Terror Plot with Canada Refugee Claim
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani in Canada, faces charges for planning an ISIS-linked attack on a Jewish…
India Expands Biometric Fast-Track to 21 Airports
India's expanded Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) now covers 21 airports, reducing immigration processing from 30…
Canada’s New Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit Restrictions
Canada is tightening its Intra-Company Transferee work permit rules from October 3, 2024. The changes include stricter eligibility…
Canada Open Work Permits for Start-Up Visa Applicants
Canada now offers open work permits for Start-Up Visa candidates, enhancing its appeal to innovative entrepreneurs. Eligible applicants…
Home Affairs Minister Eases Visa Rules to Boost South African Tourism
South Africa is revising visa policies to boost tourism and attract skilled workers, introducing a points-based work visa…
Indian Community Becomes Third-Largest Ethnic Group in New Zealand
The Indian community in New Zealand has surpassed the Chinese to become the third-largest ethnic group, indicating a…