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Canada flags 30,000 refugee claims as ineligible under new lawCanada's immigration department is notifying approximately 30,000 refugee applicants they may not qualify for asylum hearings under new rul...
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
Canada overhauls asylum system with stricter entry rules, expands immigration control under new lawCanada has enacted new immigration and asylum laws. These changes aim to improve processing and manage asylum claims. Stricter rules now ap...
Athletes who defected at global sports events: From Cold War Olympics to modern asylum casesDuring high-stakes international sports events, athletes occasionally embark on the brave journey of seeking asylum. In a striking recent e...
Canada faces visa delays ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026Canada's visa processing is facing significant delays. This comes as the country prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Millions of visi...
Canada’s immigration reform bill nears approval, wider powers proposed over visasCanada is nearing approval of a significant immigration law. This bill, C-12, could empower the federal government to halt immigration appl...
Canada pushes for mass visa cancellation powers to tackle rising fraud from IndiaCanada is proposing new powers to cancel temporary visas, citing concerns over fraud in applications from India and Bangladesh. This move, ...
Canada's crackdown on student visas hits Indian applicants hardCanada's tightened international student permit rules have drastically impacted Indian applicants, with rejection rates soaring to 74% in A...
Canada takes a page out of Trump's immigration playbook; announces policies to tighten bordersCanada has introduced the Strong Borders Act, granting authorities greater control over borders, security, and immigration. The legislation...
Canada uncovers bribery and misconduct cases within immigration systemA recent report by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed 62 cases of employee misconduct between 2023 and 2024, incl...
Canada’s Strong Borders Act to combat organized crime, curb illegal fentanyl; what changes in immigration policy with Bill C-2Canada introduces the Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2. The bill aims to strengthen border security and reform the asylum system. It provides l...
Canada tables new bill to limit eligibility for asylum claimsA newly introduced bill in Parliament on June 3, 2025, proposes significant changes to Canada's asylum system. The legislation aims to rest...
Immigration becomes key battleground in final days of Canada’s 2025 election campaignCanada's upcoming election on April 28 focuses on immigration. Liberal Party's Mark Carney and Conservative Party's Pierre Poilievre propos...
Some migrants in Canada lose work status while applications languishMigrants in Canada face long delays renewing work permits due to backlogs and policy shifts, leaving many unable to work or access healthca...
Visa rejections spike as Canada tightens rules for foreignersCanada has intensified its immigration enforcement, culminating in a 61% increase in refusal rates in some areas. Immigration Minister Marc...
Deportation becomes a real threat for Indians as US wait times for asylum applications skyrocketThousands of undocumented Indians in the US face lengthy delays and detentions, with some asylum hearings scheduled as late as 2027. Those ...
The US is struggling to handle an immigration surge – here's how Europe is dealing with its own influxUS border officials encountered more than 1.1 million people illegally crossing the US border from April 2022 through March 2023. Germany a...
Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite being informed about his involvement in murder, terror acts: SourcesHardeep Singh Nijjar had applied for asylum in Canada by claiming that he feared persecution in India because he belonged to "a particular ...
Federal workers go on strike in Canada; expect these visa and immigration services to be disruptedOver 155,000 Canadian public sector workers have gone on strike after failing to reach a wage agreement with the government. Canadians have...
Visa, immigration services to be hit as 155,000 Canadian public servants plan to go on strikeMore than 155,000 public servants in Canada are planning to go on strike on Wednesday if a deal is not reached with the government on wages...