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Japan increases charges for tourist visas for the first time since 1978 to cope with an unprecedented influx of visitors.TOKYO-In a drastic revision of its travel regulations, Japan is increasing the price for getting into the country. Beginning July 1, 1-time entry tourist visas will cost 3,000 yen instead of 15,...

Between mid and late April, the number of new profiles added to the pool dropped sharply by 60%. Only 897 new profiles were added in two weeks, a massive drop from the 2,000-plus that were added a week before. But for the thousands of people sitting in that pool, that "slowdown" has a strong reason. The reality on...

The process for applying for Australia Permanent Residency is becoming more competitive than ever. Higher scores are expected by the candidate, and English alone will not be enough to get the PR approvals. Understanding the new updates can impact your application process. Key Highlights (Quick News Points)Aus...

Canada has introduced a broad array of immigration reforms that took effect on April 1, 2026, and are associated with many changes concerning permanent residency (PR) applicants and new immigrants. The newly introduced measures vary from application fees, income requirements, provincial authority, and work opportu...

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 ...

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...