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…
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…
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…
Manitoba Sends New Letters of Advice to Apply in Provincial Nominee Program
Manitoba issues 72 invitations in latest MPNP Draw #265, targeting strategic recruitment initiatives for skilled workers in Manitoba…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lets Taiwan, Japan Join Working Holiday Programme
Japan updates Working Holiday rules for Taiwan, allowing two non-consecutive one-year stays starting February 1, 2026, for travelers…
Canada Doubles Work Experience Requirement for Express Entry Candidates
Canada increases Express Entry experience requirements from 6 to 12 months for category-based draws to ensure newcomers are…
Immigration New Zealand Changes Open Work Visa Rules from April 20
New Zealand will split open work visas into two categories on April 20, 2026, clarifying self-employment rights and…
Thailand Extends Work Permit Renewal with 900 THB Fee Through March 31
Thailand extends work permit renewal for Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam workers to March 31, 2026, to resolve medical…
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 2026 with New Lottery Rules
The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration opens March 2026. Employers must prepare for the beneficiary-centric lottery, strict fee…
Express Entry Focuses on Transportation Jobs to Fill Labour Shortages
Canada adds transportation roles to Express Entry, allowing skilled aviation and automotive workers to gain residency with lower…
Labor and Social Affairs Minister Aleš Juchelka Backs Special Long-Term Residence Programme for Ukraine as Czech Economy Needs Workers
Czechia launches a 5-year residency program for Ukrainians, tying legal status to work and self-sufficiency rather than temporary…
Accredited Employer Work Visa Updates National Occupation List and Immigration Median Wage
New Zealand to expand AEWV occupation list and raise the immigration median wage to $35/hour on March 9,…
India Young Professionals Scheme IYPS Visa Ballot Reopens Today
The UK Government has opened the first 2026 ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme. Indian graduates aged…
Migrant Workers Win Compensation After Alba Services Fraud
Authorities are securing restitution for migrant workers exploited in construction and agriculture. Recent settlements and prosecutions against Alba…