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New federal regulations aimed at modernizing the processing, decisions, and overall management of refugee claims in Canada have been announced. The new regulations were released on June 19, 2026, and are meant to serve as the guidelines for the combined legislative changes passed earlier this year under the Strengtheni...

OTTAWA: Ending an almost month-long halt, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened its Express Entry file exchange process. On consecutive days of 22nd and 23rd June 2026, the federal government issued thousands of fresh Invitations to Apply (ITAs) towards permanent residence immigration targets...

For a significant development affecting all international graduates and temporary foreign workers, the Government of Quebec has formally announced the re-implementation of the Quebec Experience Program, more simply known as the PEQ. With a target date of July 2, 2026, the program will finally reopen to new applicants f...

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,...

This service will allow some travelers to pay an additional fee to schedule a visa interview more quickly. Certain applicants applying for a business or tourist visa will, starting on July 1, 2026, have the opportunity to pay $750 to receive priority scheduling of their visa interview at some U.S. embassies and consula...