Immigration news and guides
Rules change often and the official announcements are hard to read. These are the changes that matter, in plain English.
🇨🇦 Canada7 Jan 20253 min readCanada’s Immigration Backlog Shrinks as IRCC Improves Processing Efficiency
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported a significant reduction in its immigration backlog as Canada entered 2025.
7 Jan 20252 min readImmigration was discussed: Donald Trump claims PM Modi would travel to the US in February
In February, US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be visiting the US.
6 Jan 20252 min readYour Study Visa Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is a dream for many students, offering a chance to gain a world-class education, experience new cultures, and build a global network.
6 Jan 20252 min readAll You Need To Know About 'Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Program'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended the 'Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Program' (FTI-TTP) to seven more airports in India on January 16, 2025, after it was launched at Delhi's Indira…
6 Jan 20252 min readThe immigration measures issued by Trump serve as a model for significant policy reforms
President Trump presented the issue of illegal immigration as a national security issue from the first minutes he took office.
5 Jan 20253 min readNetherlands: 2025 will see new immigration services and costs
New services for businesses and migrants, together with revised fees and income restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2025, have been announced by the Netherlands' immigration authorities.
5 Jan 20253 min readA New Perspective on Japan's Labor Immigration Policy: An OECD Report Partially Supports TITP Overview
My co-authored paper, “Recruiting Immigrant Workers: Japan 2024,” was published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on June 30, 2024 (henceforth referred to as “the OECD…
🇦🇺 Australia4 Jan 20253 min readEverything you need to know about Australia tourist visas
Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will require an Australian tourist visa to enter the country. New Zealanders are eligible to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA).
4 Jan 20252 min readSupporting organizations call for relaxed immigration laws
Ministers have been lobbied by two important scaffolding associations to include scaffolders on the UK's immigration shortage profession list.
4 Jan 20252 min readDespite legal obstacles, Italy is once again transferring immigrants to Albania
After more than two months of delays, Italy has started transferring 49 illegal immigrants who were caught in the Mediterranean to asylum seeker centres in Albania.
3 Jan 20253 min readThe Anti-Immigration Policy of Donald Trump Has an Australian Flavor
Australia's immigration regulations served as a model for Trump, ranging from strict restrictions for asylum seekers to deportation procedures.
3 Jan 20252 min readTrump's crackdown may result in record deportations with tech tools
Ankle monitors and apps that follow asylum seekers around in real-time. databases including faces and fingerprints, among other personal data.
