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Changes in Australia’s ‘corrosive’ deportation policy are welcomed by New Zealand PM

Australia announced to overhaul of its approach to deporting NZ citizens who are in Australian prisons for more than one year. The announcement is welcomed by New Zealand’s prime minister, Chris Hipkins, as the deportation of New Zealanders... Read More

Reshuffle of Cabinet by New Zealand’s PM Hipkins to Focus on Key Election Issues

As elections are coming in the year's second half, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle will help the government focus better on the key concerns regarding the voters. On Tuesday, Hipkins in... Read More

Strong hiring in Canada continues to increase the employment payroll of Canada

Since November 2022, 10 out of 15 sectors in Canada have increased their payroll employment. The employee number receiving payments or benefits from their employers has been increasing in Canada in the last few months, which shows that the... Read More

For New Zealand, to fill the workforce gap with skilled Immigrants is not a solution- economist

Shamubeel Eaqub, a leading economist said that, New Zealand governments never had a proper dissussion about the role of immgrtaion in country. This lack of disssuions has caused a uncertainty for both immigrants and businesses in the... Read More

PM contender for New Zealand wants to change Ardern’s central bank mandate policies

Main opposition party leader and PM contender for New Zealand in upcoming elections, Christopher Luxon, wants to change Ardern’s central bank mandate and policies if he gets elected in the upcoming elections. In opinion polls, the... Read More

Australian Immigration plans to introduce changes in the skills-based visa programme

Australian Immigration department is planning to make changes in the skills-based visa programs. They are introducing a demand-driven immigration system. A significant overhaul is expected in Australia in its skills-based visa programme. Many... Read More

For new PM Chris Hipkins, Immigration should be a priority - Business Leaders

The new PM Chris Hipkins is expected to make immigration his priority as expected by the leaders from various sectors like business, tourism and agriculture. Being on the top job is challenging but it's also a privilege. Chris Hipkins is... Read More

The shocked resignation announcement of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern, the youngest world leader who was often seen as a star proponent of the centre-left ideology, announced her resignation on January 19, 2023. The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, said that she would step down from her... Read More

Who can appeal for Refusals in Canadian immigration applications?

Individuals whose immigration application was unjustly refused by Canadian immigration can recourse. A person can feel devastated after knowing about the refusal of their temporary or permanent residency application to Canada. But fortunately,... Read More

Buying a home in Canada as non-Canadians: Who is eligible?

The Canadian parliament passed the act of Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by the Non-Canadians Act in July 2022, which came into effect on 1 January 2023. According to the new act, foreign investors will not be able to buy any... Read More

NZ Functional Capacity remains unsustainable: Many Critical functions are no longer resilient

New Zealand’s current economic and social development remains unsustainable over the mid-terms, indicates analysis. Apart from economic and social development, critical functional capacity for infrastructure development, healthcare... Read More

Australian universities are swamped with international student applications

International student applications have inundated Australian Universities. The demand has exceeded pre-covid levels at some institutions, and among these, Indian students are driving the rebound. Currently, some Universities reported a notable... Read More

Canadian Immigration backlog continues to decrease gradually: Reports

Canadian immigration inventory has almost 2.1 million applicants across all lines of business. The new inventory shows a reduction of 110,000 from December data. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported that the applicant... Read More

Permanent Migration intake boosts call by businesses in Australia

Many businesses in Australia have called for an increase in the permanent migration cap to the federal government. With the increasing gap in the workforce in various businesses, many called for a permanent migration boost in the country so that... Read More

An IT glitch in the Express Entry System affecting applicants: Confirms IRCC

IRCC confirmed a glitch in the Express Entry system. The problems started after the implementation of the NOC 2021. These are having an impact on the Express Entry Candidates. IRCC confirmed the IT glitch in the Express Entry system after... Read More

A negative COVID test is a must for visitors from China, Hong Kong and Macao: Canadian Government

A negative COVID test is required for visitors from China, Macao and Hong Kong by the Canadian Government as per new regulations by the Canadian government temporarily.  The Canadian government requires negative COVID tests temporarily due... Read More

The highest-ever target for permanent residents' admission in Canada in 2022

430,000 new permanent residents were admitted in the past year to Canada. This was the highest number ever.  IRCC announced the record-breaking target for admission of permanent residents in Canada in 2022.  A new target of 431,645... Read More

Reviewed the Visa system for Australia as it Struggles with worker shortage due to strict rules during the Covid pandemic

As Coronavirus hit the world, many countries closed their borders for immigrants and international students and they were told to go back. Now the pandemic is over but the countries are facing worse situations than before. Many countries are... Read More

The Canadian government Imposes a ban on foreigners buying homes in Canada

New ban was imposed by the Canadian Government on foreigners who are willing to buy homes in Canada. These new bans were introduced as a part of its budget by the Canadian government. The new ban states that the non-residents in Canada... Read More

The Australian Permanent Residency path becomes easier for New Zealanders

New Zealanders can now easily become the permanent residents of Australia. The income and health check requirements of the New Zealanders has been ditched to make an easy pathway for permanent residency.  This will help in clearing the... Read More