IRCC Speeds Visitor Visa Processing for Indians as Canada Welcomes Students and Workers
Canada speeds up visa processing for Indians, reducing visitor visa waits to 57 days and work permits to…
Canadian Council for Refugees Warns as Settlement Services Shift for Economic Immigrants
Starting April 2026, IRCC will time-limit free settlement services for economic-class immigrants, ending the previous policy of indefinite…
926,896 Work Permits to Expire in 2026 Under Mobility Program
Canada faces a 2026 'expiry cliff' as 926,896 work permits lapse. IRCC data warns of a front-loaded surge,…
3 Million Won Monthly Tops for Skilled Visa Holders on Professional Work Visas
Over 50% of South Korea's foreign professionals now earn 3M+ won monthly as new 2026 E-7 visa salary…
Canada Eases Express Entry Rules for Foreign Doctors with Canadian Work Experience
Canada launches a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors with Canadian experience to address medical shortages and…
New Zealand Freezes Skilled Migrant Visa Wage Thresholds, Easing Permanent Residence
New Zealand's updated Skilled Migrant Category locks wage thresholds and adds new residency pathways for skilled workers and…
Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules With Stricter Visa and Tax Norms
Japan tightens permanent residency rules in 2026, requiring applicants to hold maximum visa durations and meet stricter tax…
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab Opens Path for 33,000 Workers in In-Demand Sectors
Canada confirms a one-time TR-to-PR pathway for 33,000 workers in essential sectors, with formal IRCC guidelines expected in…
Canada Extends Open Work Permits for Iranian Nationals Amid Ongoing Restrictions
Canada extends open work permit measures for eligible Iranian nationals until March 2027, offering a one-time two-year extension…
Canada Eases Work Permit Extensions for Iranians as IRCC Revives Support Measures
IRCC extends Iranian work permit measures to March 2027, narrowing eligibility to existing workers and removing fee waivers…
Ottawa Ends Priority Processing for Iranian Work Permits Under Updated Temporary Policy
Canada's special immigration program for Iranians expired March 1, 2026, ending priority processing and open work permit access…
Bermuda Eases Work Permit Rules to Fill Labour Gaps in Key Industries
Bermuda updates work permit rules for aviation and hospitality, extending permit durations while maintaining strict hiring priority for…
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Freezes Afghan Student and Skilled Worker Visas
UK suspends new student and worker visas for Afghan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan nationals starting March 2026 to…
Justice Minister Jung Sung-Ho Expands Top-Tier Visa to Professors and Researchers
South Korea expands its Top-Tier Visa to include STEM researchers and professors as part of a major 2030…