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express-entry-draws
4 months ago
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In one of the largest Express Entry draws of 2026, Canada issued 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to French-speaking candidates. This special selection called Express Entry Draw #394 represents the federal government's ongoing effort to increase immigration of Francophones outside Quebec an...
canada-jobs
4 months ago
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In 2026, Canada is refocusing its economic immigration policy by targeting select, high-paying jobs through the category-based Express Entry system. The relocation is intended to address labour shortages in major non-healthcare sectors and provide prospective foreign employees with a faster path to permanent residenc...
express-entry
4 months ago
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Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the draw, which was specifically aimed at candidates who were French language proficient, as it was a long-term immigration priority of the federal government. The round is among the largest selections in the  French language Express Entry ever and show...
canada-study
4 months ago
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The international education system in Canada has remained the major gateway to permanent residence, as new analysis points out that a two-year college system can be a stepping stone to long-term settlement. Under proper planning, the international students who complete a qualifying two-year course have the potential of...
super-visa-canada
4 months ago
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Canada has confirmed that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will stay closed for all of 2026. Because of this, the Canada Super Visa is now the only long-term visit program for families who want to reunite with their parents or grandparents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified tha...
new-zealand-visa-news
5 months ago
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The latest policy changes have impacts on visa processing times, employer accreditation standards, job check verification, and wage rates, and as such, they are of relevance to employers that need migrant labour or intend to recruit in the coming year. Since New Zealand struggles to balance economic development and sy...
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UK-Fees-News
23Apr
Yogesh shukla
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The UK authorities have significantly increased the Visa fees, which directly impacts the pace of immigration to the UK worldwide. Thousands of international applicants, including Indian students, skilled workers, and tourists, are likely to be the most affected by the hike.The new fee will be implemented from April 20...
canada-express-entry-news
23Apr
Yogesh shukla
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In a significant move that could reshape Canada's immigration framework, Canada is planning to merge multiple key immigration pathways under the Express Entry system into a single, unified stream. The offer, presented in the 2026–2028 regulatory plan by the government, is an indication of one of the most significant ...
skilled-traders
23Apr
Yogesh shukla
338
Canada has already held its first Express Entry draw of the year, specifically aimed at skilled trades, and this is a good indication that the country is now going to prioritize solving the labour shortage issues in the most important areas. Recent invitations, arranged by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (...
australian-immigration
23Apr
Yogesh shukla
329
Australia has implemented a significant change in its visa processing system in a bid to make sure that the amount of time spent on various types of visas is significantly decreased. The overhaul announced after a government update on April 5, 2026, has already started to achieve faster results. Officials showed that p...
newzealand
23Mar
Yogesh shukla
263
New Zealand has made a major change in its visitor visa system, and visitors may now work remotely in the country.​This development implies that now tourists, freelancers, and self-employed workers have the opportunity to legally pursue their overseas jobs during their stay, assuming they fulfill certain requirements...