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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 to Apply (ITAs) to those candidates who already received a Provincial Nomi...
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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...
2 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...
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09Mar
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The open work visa system of New Zealand is to be changed significantly, which will be implemented on April 20, 2026. The new regulations will seek to specify the types of employment activities to which migrants with such visas can be engaged in. Immigration authorities state that the move will help minimise confusio...
06Mar
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The latest developments in Canada's immigration regime have shown that provincial immigration nominees under the Express Entry system are earning higher salaries than most other economic immigrants. The information suggests the increased role of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in determining the kind of peop...
05Mar
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Australia has declared increased minimum wage levels in employer-sponsored skilled visas, where the new rates will be applicable on 1 July 2026. The modifications would cover the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, which are some of the most wid...
02Mar
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Canada has added stricter requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits under the significant benefit exemption, enhancing control over applications that do not involve the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The revised direction, which became effective in early 2026, is a reflection of the ...
28Feb
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It has been repeatedly advised to potential travellers planning to visit the United States that the visa interview can make or break their chances of being granted entry. But professionals maintain that the success starts way earlier - with the DS-160 form, which all non-immigrant visa applicants need to fill out befor...
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