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Canada’s International Student Visa Cap Threatens University Revenue
International student enrollment in Canada has unexpectedly dropped below the government cap set to reduce numbers due to housing and healthcare concerns. This decline impacts universities financially, as international students…
Canada’s Rural Immigration Pilot Closure Sparks Concern for Future Growth
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), launched in 2019, aimed to address labor shortages in smaller Canadian…
New Brunswick Halts Skilled Worker Immigration Until 2025
New Brunswick pauses its express entry and skilled worker immigration streams until January 2025 after reaching its quota.…
Biden Revives Immigration Program with Enhanced Vetting Measures
The Biden administration resumes the immigration program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela with stricter vetting for sponsors…
Canada Ends Expired Refugee Documents Policy in 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) in Canada will no longer be valid, ending…
Portugal’s D7 Visa Rises as Golden Visa Changes
Portugal's D7 Visa has gained popularity after the removal of the real estate option from the Golden Visa.…
This Week’s Canada Immigration Updates: Tighter Controls and New Opportunities
This week in Canadian immigration: New restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program focus on low-wage jobs, prioritizing…
Portuguese Work Visa Delays Strain Brazilian Applicants
Brazilians face significant delays, up to 4 months, for Portuguese work visas due to a backlog of 350,000…
Michigan Expands Medicaid for DACA and Green Card Holders
Michigan expanded Medicaid to include DACA recipients and green card holders, effective 2024, eliminating a five-year wait. Aimed…
California Bill Extends Mortgage Aid to Undocumented Immigrants
California lawmakers approved Assembly Bill 1840 to extend mortgage aid to undocumented immigrants, reshaping housing access. The bill…