Canada has a system to control how many international students can get study permits each year. This is part of the country’s immigration policy to manage population growth and ensure resources (housing, services, schools) are sustainable. 1-Total Study Permits In 2026, Canada plans to issue up to 408,000 study permits: 155,000 for new international students […]
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The United States has launched what authorities are calling the largest immigration enforcement operation in its history, with plans to deploy up to 2,000 federal immigration agents in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. According to the Associated Press, the operation is being led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Canada introduced several important immigration updates at the start of 2026. These changes affect foreign entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and job seekers, particularly those looking to move to Ontario or rural Alberta. Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Stops Accepting New Applications Who it affects: Foreign entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence (PR) in Canada through the Start-Up Visa program.
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In a major US immigration policy update, a federal judge has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the government to implement a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions. On December 23, Judge Beryl Howell stated that the President has broad constitutional authority to regulate immigration. She rejected claims by business and education groups
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Texas has officially entered 2026 with the implementation of 33 new state laws, bringing major changes across key sectors including immigration enforcement, education, small businesses, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. These laws were passed by the 2025 Texas Legislature and are expected to impact millions of residents, businesses, and institutions statewide. As Texas continues its
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What is this news about? Canada has closed its Start-up Visa (SUV) Program to new applications and is preparing to launch a new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence (PR) in the future. This decision was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as part of a broader effort to fix delays and redesign business
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The U.S. government has introduced a new immigration regulation that strengthens its ability to control asylum access during public health emergencies. Originally drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic, this rule reflects a continued tightening of U.S. immigration policy and may impact future asylum seekers at the U.S. Mexico border. What Is the New U.S. Regulation? The
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What happened? The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule to change how H-1B work visas are selected. Instead of the current random lottery, the US will introduce a weighted selection system that favours higher-paid and higher-skilled workers. This rule is expected to take effect on February 27, just before the
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Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s proposal to increase the H-1B visa petition fee to $100,000, making it the third legal challenge to the policy. The case was filed in a federal court in Boston and is led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The H-1B visa is a key employment-based
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Canada’s Express Entry system, the main pathway for skilled worker immigration, is set to undergo several important updates in 2026. These changes aim to align immigration with labour market needs, increase opportunities for skilled workers, and improve accessibility for candidates. 🩺 New Express Entry Category for Physicians Starting early 2026, Canada will introduce a new
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