Canada moves to enshrine early access to work permits for asylum seekers
Canada has proposed regulatory changes that would make earlier access to open work permits a permanent part of the asylum system. The draft amendments to the Immigration and…
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New Brunswick invites over 660 provincial immigration candidates across six draws
New Brunswick issued 669 invitations across six provincial immigration selection rounds held on June 3 and June 4, 2026. The invitations were issued through three New Brunswick Provincial…
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Visa Bans, AI, and a September Deadline: The EB-5 Investor’s 2026
US EB-5 investment immigration is facing a difficult 2026, with prospective investors weighing the program against visa bans, adjustment-of-status uncertainty, tech layoffs, artificial intelligence disruption, and a September…
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Canada just changed what counts as proof of citizenship by descent — here’s the breakdown
Canada has updated its guidance for proof of citizenship by descent, raising the documentary standard for applicants who claim Canadian citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor.…
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A World on the Move: Passports, Dual Nationality, and the Global Story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, illustrates how migration, dual nationality, diaspora communities, and passport law now shape international sport. With…
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Vietnam Foreign Work Permit Handling Reverted to DOHA
You’re giving feedback on a new version of ChatGPT. Which response do you prefer? Responses may take a moment to load. ChatGPT Response 1 Vietnam has changed the…
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Malaysia Introduces New FKW Quota Projection Process for MDEC-Registered Companies
Malaysia’s MDEC has introduced a revised process for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) headcount quota requests for MDEC-registered companies, effective June 3, 2026. The change replaces instant quota approvals…
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Upcoming Succession Planning Requirement for Malaysia’s MDEC and ESD-Registered Companies
Malaysia will require MDEC and ESD-registered companies to submit a formal Succession Planning declaration as part of expatriate employment obligations from January 1, 2027. The requirement is connected…
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2026 Expatriation Survey: 61% of Affluent Americans Are Considering Leaving the U.S.
A 2026 survey of affluent Americans found that a majority would consider moving abroad within five years, with cost of living, taxes, political climate, healthcare, public safety, and…
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Canada pauses processing of some citizenship-by-descent applications, clarifies rules for those under review
Canada has temporarily stopped finalizing some new citizenship-by-descent applications while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reviews how some files were approved and later questioned. The pause follows surrender…