Quebec Invites 2,500 Skilled Workers to Apply, Emphasizes French Proficiency
Quebec invited 2,573 skilled workers on Feb 23, 2026, via the PSTQ program, focusing on regulated professions, French…
CCMA Upholds Dismissal of Employees Without Work Permits Under Immigration Act
The CCMA upheld dismissing workers without permits as 'illegal incapacity,' ruling that South African employers cannot lawfully employ…
Denmark Tightens Work Permits With Higher Salary Thresholds for 2026
Denmark's citizenship rules remain unchanged despite rumors; 2026 updates focus on tighter work permits, higher salaries, and stricter…
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fee Under 2026 Migration Amendment
Australia has doubled the Subclass 485 visa fee to AUD 4,600 as of March 1, 2026, aiming to…
15 Immigration Judges Leave Chicago as Firings and Resignations Shake Court
Chicago’s immigration court loses 50% of its judges amid a national 25% staff reduction, causing severe backlogs and…
Qatar Airways, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Keep Hamad International Airport Closed
Qatar Airways extends flight suspension due to airspace closure; Hamad International remains closed to commercial traffic with the…
HUD Proposes Rulemaking to Verify Citizenship for Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility
HUD proposes mandatory citizenship verification for all federal housing residents via the SAVE system, eliminating exemptions and tightening…
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood Warns 20 Years’ Temporary Protection Risks UK Values
UK ends permanent settlement for new asylum seekers, moving to 30-month reviews and a 20-year wait for residency…
Kinder Institute Finds 1 in 7 Houston-Area Residents Feel Impact of Mass Deportation
A Kinder Institute study finds 1 in 7 Houston residents know someone deported in 2025, while 70% of…
Senate Passes Bills Tightening SAVE and E-Verify Checks, Including SF 2203
Iowa Senate passes bills requiring SAVE and E-Verify checks for voting, driver’s licenses, and public hiring to ensure…
Canada Launches 5-Year RCIP and FCIP Pilots with LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
IRCC clarifies LMIA-exempt work permit rules for RCIP and FCIP pilots, allowing applicants and families to work in…
Refugees and Advocates Challenge DHS Policy, Operation Parris, and Mandatory Detention
DHS's Operation PARRIS mandates detaining refugees who haven't adjusted status in one year, sparking federal lawsuits and calls…
U.S. Moves to Revoke H-1B Visas for Workers Doing Remote Jobs from Home Countries
CBP cancels H-1B visa at preclearance after worker admits to remote work in India, sparking warnings about travel…
France Joins Europe in Visa-Free Entry Policy, Fueling 49% Growth in China Tourism
(CHINA) — China extended its unilateral visa-free entry policy through 2026, allowing citizens of 50 countries to enter…