Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories
On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category. For 2025, the
Read More »Portugal Signs New Law for Nationals of Portuguese-Speaking Countries
On February 11, 2025, the government announced that the President has signed the decree amending Law No.º 23/2007, of 4 July, approving the legal regime for the entry, stay,
Read More »New Zealand Updates Parent Visa Category
Immigration New Zealand has announced that a one-off increase in the Parent Category quota is being implemented, to enable applications that have been approved in principle
Read More »Hong Kong Issues New Fees for Certain Applications
The Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget announced that a new application fee will be introduced under various admission schemes to attract talent and capital investors, and the
Read More »Finland Announces Backlog in Processing of Family Applications
The Finnish Immigration Service (“Migri”) has announced that there is a backlog in the processing of applications on the basis of family ties. Currently, more than 15,000
Read More »UKVI Extends BRC and BRP to June 2025
The UK Home Office issued a reminder to travelers to check their eVisa has all the correct details. If a traveler has an issue with their eVisa, there are steps you can take
Read More »Bahrain Revamps ID Card with Advanced Features
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) is set to introduce a fully revamped and enhanced identity card. Among the key improvements are the inclusion of
Read More »Oman Revises Citizenship Permissions
The government of Oman has introduced stricter regulations on citizenship under the Nationality Law, outlining the conditions under which Omani citizenship may be lost,
Read More »UAE Launches First Phase of Blue Visa
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) have announced the details
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches E-Services for Citizens and Expats
Saudi Arabia has launched a set of new digital services on the Absher app, a government platform for its citizens and expatriates. Services include: Uploading photos of
Read More »New Zealand Adds Primary Teacher to the Straight to Residence Pathway
On February 25, 2025, the government announced that primary teachers will be added to the straight to residence pathway on the Green List from March 26, 2025. This change is
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | “Our American Dream” – An Immigration Story in Rhyme
In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke explores how Fiona McEntee’s children’s book “Our American Dream” finally has its
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