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canada-provincial-nominees
4 months ago
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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...
minimum-wage-australia
4 months ago
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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...
canada-immigration-news
4 months ago
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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 ...
USA-Visa-Applications
4 months ago
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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...
uk-visa
4 months ago
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The United Kingdom has also introduced a new electronic visa system that does not require applicants to present their passports during the visa application process. It is anticipated that the change will enhance the application process. Making it quicker, more secure and more convenient for travellers, particularly tho...
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...
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canada-immigration
27May
Yogesh shukla
338
Following the recent news with information on the rules and restrictions of the new In-Canada Workers Initiative, the day after the federal government released the information. The government announced 33000 new permanent residency points, but they are only available to those who have already applied for PR in some imm...
new-canada-express-entry
27Apr
Yogesh shukla
373
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...
USA-Visa
27Apr
Yogesh shukla
363
According to new figures published by the U.S. State Department on April 15 and reported by The Economic Times on April 27, 2026, Chennai is the quickest choice among U.S. visitor visa applicants in India. Recent data shows significant differences in appointment slots at the busiest U.S. consulates in India, which is a...
newzealand-immigration-news
27Apr
Yogesh shukla
269
professionals and young talent have also been introduced. It's the perfect time to apply if you are thinking for an immigration in 2026 for better opportunities. Special quota of Skilled Indian ProfessionalsOne of the highlights of FTA is New Zealand's commitment to provide a special annual quota of 5,000 temporar...
Screenshot
27Apr
Yogesh shukla
267
Canada has announced a major modification to the temporary foreign worker program that will increase the validity period of work authorization support letters to 12 months from 6 months. The reform proposed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to provide greater stability to workers whose permits...