It is now final. Those applying for permanent residency through Canada’s Express Entry system will no longer receive additional points for job offers. While the proposal to take this step was announced last December, by Marc Miller, who was then the immigration minister, a ministerial instruction was issued today. Effective March 25, candidates will no…
A seemingly innocuous notice published last month, by Marco Rubio, Secretary, US Department of State, has wide ranging implications for immigrants in the US or those aspiring to work or study in America.It reclassifies immigration and border-related regulations, stating that these are ‘foreign- affairs functions. In other words, immigration policies can now bypass the public…
Former President Donald Trump has amplified a message from Elon Musk that champions hardworking legal immigrants and calls for defending America’s values. Trump shared Musk’s statement on X, endorsing the Tesla CEO’s stance amidst ongoing debates over immigration and skilled worker shortages in the United States.In his original post, Musk voiced respect for immigrants who…
Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo) As the world’s largest economy and strongest military power, the United States, approaches its presidential election on November 5, the stakes are high for many countries, including world’s largest democracy, India.The US presidential polls could have substantial consequences for global stability and growth, especially given the…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself the target of sharp jabs in Parliament on Wednesday, as he attempted to defend his government’s record on immigration. In the midst of a heated debate, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tore into Trudeau, blaming him for the ongoing housing crisis, claiming the PM “cannot fix what he broke…
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at rally in Aurora, Colorado (Picture Credit: AP) In a recent campaign speech in Aurora, Colorado, Donald Trump just like Springfield tried to paint a dire picture of a country ‘occupied’ by criminal foreigners.His speech was marked by division and exaggerated claims about immigration. “America is known, all…
French authorities expelled Omar bin Laden, one of late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden son, due to social media posts advocating terrorism, France’s interior minister Bruno Retailleau said on Tuesday.Omar bin Laden, 43, was born in Saudi Arabia and has also lived in Sudan and Afghanistan before distancing himself from his father at age 19….
US Senator and the vice presidential running mate for Republican Donald Trump JD Vance, faced off against Minnesota governor Tim Walz, the Democratic choice of Kamala Harris, in a high stakes debate on Tuesday. With the November 5 election approaching, this debate may mark the final opportunity for both candidates to address voters directly. Here…
Far-right Freedom Party (FPO) emerged victorious in Austria’s general election, according to vote projections, adding to the growing support for hard-right parties across Europe.The Russia-friendly and Eurosceptic FPO, led by Herbert Kickl, maintained a narrow lead in opinion polls for months, surpassing Chancellor Karl Nehammer‘s ruling conservative Austrian People’s Party (OVP) in a campaign focused…
Canada has decided to cut down international students and worker permits in a bid to manage record immigration levels, which contributed to the country’s population surpassing 41 million earlier this year.“It is a privilege to come to Canada. It is not a right,” Marc Miller, Canadian immigration minister said.Ottawa intends to issue 4,37,000 study permits…
