Canada Immigration Backlog Exceeds One Million at Year-End 2025 Despite Processing Gains
Canada's immigration backlog ended 2025 at 1,014,700 applications, driven by permanent residence growth despite improvements in study and…
2,000+ Nepali Workers Daily Denied Labour Permits as West Asia Tensions Persist
Nepal halts labor permits for 12 West Asian nations due to regional tensions, blocking 1,800 daily workers and…
Greece Launches Tech and Talent Visas, Eases EU Blue Card Rules
Greece launches new Tech and Talent visas and updates EU Blue Card rules to attract global skilled workers…
Ottawa Increases Rural Low-Wage Cap, Lets Workers Change Employers on Permits
Canada expands 2026 work permits, raising rural hiring caps to 15%, speeding up employer-switching for workers, and adding…
British Columbia PNP Invites 889 Skilled Workers in Skills Immigration Draw
BC PNP issued 889 invitations in February 2026, targeting high-wage earners and high-scoring candidates to maximize the province's…
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…
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…
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…