Coalition Unveils Australian Values Migration Plan, Angus Taylor Promises Tougher Vetting
The Australian Coalition's 2026 migration plan seeks to make 'Australian values' legally enforceable, adding social media vetting and…
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Canada’s Liberal Party Backs Visa-Free Travel for Ukrainians with Biometric Passports
Canada's Liberal Party backs visa-free travel for Ukrainians, but current federal rules still require visitor visas while prioritizing…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
Report on New Temporary Rural Work Permit Policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec Unverified
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades,…
Japan Freezes Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 Visa Applications for Food Service Sector
Japan suspends overseas food service visa applications for fiscal 2026 due to quota limits; new approvals for restaurant…
Bill C-3 Restores Citizenship by Descent for Millions. Now Lost Canadians Can Reclaim
Canada's Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, potentially making millions of Americans eligible for…
Canada Tightens LMIA Rules for Low-Wage Stream in Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada tightens 2026 LMIA rules, doubling advertising time and cutting worker targets while shifting focus toward LMIA-exempt International…
Canada Targets 100,000 Express Entry Applicants as Federal Skilled Worker Class Merges
IRCC proposes merging FSWC, CEC, and FSTC into a single Express Entry pathway to simplify immigration and address…