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Nanos Survey: Canadians Favor Reduced Immigration in 2025
A Nanos survey shows most Canadians want fewer immigrants in 2025 due to concerns like housing affordability and integration pressures. Despite immigration's role in addressing labor shortages and enhancing cultural…
Victoria 491 Visa: 2024 Eligibility and Updates
The Victoria 491 visa is a provisional visa encouraging skilled workers to live and work in regional Victoria.…
Canada Immigration Policy Change: Justin Trudeau Cuts Student, Work Permits
Canada is reducing international student and work permits by 35%, addressing record-high immigration and domestic issues like housing.…
Portugal Fines for Overstaying Schengen Visa
Portugal fines foreigners up to €250 for overstaying expired Schengen visas, despite extending visa validity due to administrative…
Canada Tightens Study Permits: New Caps and PGWP Changes
The IRCC is implementing study permit caps and altering PGWP eligibility, signalling a policy shift to manage international…
Canada Work Permit Expiration Looms for 200,000 International Students
Over 200,000 international students in Canada face expiry of their Post-Graduation Work Permits by 2025 amid tighter immigration…
India’s Fast Track Immigration: How to Apply for Biometric Program
India's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) speeds up the immigration process for pre-verified Indian citizens and OCI…
$100K Theft at Indian Jewelry Store Darbar Jewelers, Chicago
A robbery at Darbar Jewelers, Chicago, saw three men in black smash the front door, stealing over $100,000…
Indian Students Become Largest Group in Germany
Indian students have become the largest study abroad group in Germany, surpassing Chinese students. Key factors include affordable,…
Canada Expands Ban on Iranian Officials Entering Country
Canada expanded its ban on Iranian officials, barring senior officials since June 23, 2003, from entering the country.…