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immigration-canada
3 months ago
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Canada Begins 2026 Immigration Year With PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw In an effort to highlight the growth of provincial immigration pathways, Canada has introduced its 2026 immigration calendar, which includes a special Express Entry draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 681 Invitations t...
canada-immigration-consultants
3 months ago
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Canada has gone a step ahead to consolidate the French-speaking communities beyond Quebec by declaring 5,000 more permanent residence (PR) selection places to Francophone immigrants in 2026. The relocation is a strong indication of a federal push of increasing the number of French-speaking people in the country, althou...
new-zealand--visa
3 months ago
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The New Zealand immigration system reached a significant milestone in 2025, when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) made over 1 million visa determinations across various categories. The record of the huge volume shows that it not only results in the global interest towards New Zealand but also demonstrates that the country...
australia-news
3 months ago
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Australia has officially approved sweeping changes to its work permit system starting in 2026, marking a major shift to a more skills-based, selective,e and market-oriented approach to immigration. The reforms are aimed at ensuring a greater correspondence between skilled migration and labour shortages, and also guaran...
british-colambia
3 months ago
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British Columbia has remained in the regional quest to intensify the provincial economy by holding another round of selection within its Entrepreneur Immigration Program. The draw underscores how the province has continued to invest in attracting experienced business owners who can assist in the creation of jobs, inves...
canada-immigration-news
3 months ago
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In a move that has brought a lot of relief to the international students in Canada, the Canadian government has declared that it will not change the list of eligible programs for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in 2026 and provide a clear picture of the students seeking to pursue their studies and career within ...
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express-entry-draws
17Feb
Yogesh shukla
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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
17Feb
Yogesh shukla
490
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...
canada-visa-update
17Feb
Yogesh shukla
397
Canada remains among the most popular travel destinations for Indian passport holders, whether for tourism or a short-term stay. Due to the increasing Visa application volume; therefore, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already updated information on the visitor visa processing time and applicati...
part
17Feb
Yogesh shukla
532
The most recent draw conducted on February 11, 2026, targeted applicants in the Skilled Worker Stream and provided them with an opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Canada. The province selects individuals who suit the labour market and have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the province's ...
study-aus-news
17Feb
Yogesh shukla
635
In Australia, changes in the student visa system are being implemented in 2026, and they introduce reforms that Indian students intending to study there should be aware of. Such reforms form a larger initiative by the Australian government to bring the immigration and education policy closer to the demands of the lab...