IRCC increases cap for the FMCSP programme
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept nearly 700 additional applications through the study-to-permanent residence (PR) pathway of…
10 Canadian immigration questions that AI answered incorrectly
Many foreign nationals are currently using AI to ask about immigration matters and risk receiving inaccurate or misleading information.
Reform of the visa-free suspension mechanism in Europe
The European Parliament has voted in favour of comprehensive reforms to the European Union's visa-free suspension mechanism, giving the bloc greater power to…
Forecast for Canada's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan
The federal government of Canada is about to announce the Canada 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, which will set out the number of permanent and temporary…
Security features on Vietnamese passports: anti-counterfeiting layers and hidden patterns under UV light
The new Vietnamese passport model, issued from 1 July 2022, is produced according to ICAO Doc 9303 standards and integrates multiple anti-counterfeiting…
NTNP: Provincial nomination allocation returns to 2024 levels
The Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has had its nomination allocation for the Northwest Territories Nominee…
New Zealand opens immigration pathway for Investor Work Visa
Applicants for the new Business Investor Work Visa will soon be open to entrepreneurs with experience investing in New Zealand, providing a pathway to…
H-1B Entry Restrictions: 2025 Presidential Proclamation and Visa Programme Reform
On 19 September 2025, the President issued a Proclamation on the Restriction of Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, marking a significant first step in…
Vietnamese passport climbs global rankings in 2025
The Vietnamese passport is seeing positive changes in global rankings, according to reports from Henley & Partners. In 2025, the Vietnamese passport at times…
NB PNP Results #13 #14 #15 – 2025
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Programme (NB PNP) held three draws between 6 and 9 October and issued invitations to more than 500 candidates.
Trump Golden Card: Ambition and reality
In recent weeks, the immigration and investment world has been abuzz with the newly announced “Trump Golden Card' and “Trump Platinum Card' programmes by…
Laws on citizenship by descent may be tightened
Children of many Canadians will not acquire citizenship if the latest amendments to a federal bill are passed by parliament.
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