Skilled Visas
Immigration pathways for in-demand occupations — healthcare workers, IT professionals, engineers, scientists, and academics. Covers shortage occupation lists, credential evaluation, and fast-track options.
Canada Fast-Tracks Young Professionals Permits for Portugal and Taiwan Under IEC
Canada launches new 2026 IEC work permit pathways for Portuguese and Taiwanese youth, offering LMIA-exempt, employer-specific professional development roles.
New Zealand Expands Work Rights for International Students, Easing Job Restrictions
New Zealand increases student work rights to 25 hours weekly starting Nov 2025, alongside new graduate visa options…
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…
1.3 Million Temporary Work Permits Face 2026 Expiry Cliff 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 Limits Foreign Workers’ Maximum Stay to Five Years with Transitional Grace
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…