Open Work Permit For Spouses
A page on canada in our immigration coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 20 reports filed on it so far.
IRCC Tightens Job Offer Genuineness Checks for Work Permits
Canada's immigration department now mandates procedural fairness letters for all employer-specific work permits when officers doubt a job offer's
Paul LePage relative faces deportation during Maine campaign
Republican congressional candidate Paul LePage disclosed his son's father-in-law is being deported despite a valid work permit, arguing ICE should...
Canada Opens LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for UK Professionals
British professionals in finance, engineering, tech and other fields can now get Canadian work permits without a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
Manitoba selects 508 graduates and spouses
Manitoba's provincial immigration program invited 793 candidates on September 10, with 508 spots reserved for local graduates and their spouses.
DHS Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Key Work Visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period for workers on E, H, L, O, and TN visas...
Judge Denies Emergency Order to Reopen Diversity Visa
A federal judge denied an emergency request to force the State Department to open registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery, but set a...
Kenya Clarifies Visa-Free Entry Does Not Allow Work or Trade
Kenya has begun a crackdown on foreign nationals working or trading without permits, clarifying that visa-free entry does not authorize commercial
Kenya to inspect foreign hawkers for permits on September 7
Kenya's government will inspect foreign-run informal businesses on September 7, 2026, to check for required work and trade permits.
Denmark's 2027 Certified Employer Plan Opens New Immigration
Denmark's parliament passed a bill creating a new work-permit route for workers from 16 countries, including India, set to open in January 2027.
UK frees modern slavery victims from visa
From October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders officially recognised as modern slavery victims can work for any UK employer.
US Embassy in Dhaka Warns Against B1/B2 Visa Misuse
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warns that B1/B2 visitor visas cannot be used for birth tourism, paid work, or formal study, aligning with a broader U.S.
Canada Lists 15 Open Work Permit Categories Without Job
Canada’s 2026 immigration guide identifies 15 open work permit categories that do not require a job offer, grouped into student, family, protection...
Canada Raises Study Permit Financial Requirement to $23,448
International students applying for Canadian study permits from September 2026 must prove access to at least $23,448 for living costs, a $553...
DHS Proposes Ending H-4 Spouse Work Permits
The Department of Homeland Security is considering a rule to eliminate employment authorization for H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B workers, reversing...
Home Office: UK Work Visa Refusals Hit 15%
Home Office data shows a 15% refusal rate for combined Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visa decisions in the year ending June 2026, more...
DHS Plans Rule to End H-4 EAD Work Permits
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed removing employment authorization for some H-1B spouses, but no immediate changes occur.
IRCC Extends LMIA Grace Period to 90 Days
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has extended the deadline for work permit applicants to provide a positive Labour Market Impact...
UK Immigration Detains Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Over Alleged Work Permit Breach
British immigration authorities have detained Indian criminal defense lawyer Vijay Aggarwal over allegations of performing unauthorized legal work...
Canada Expands Access to Low-Wage Foreign Workers for Multi-Site Employers
The Canadian federal government has introduced new rules to allow employers with multiple small work locations to hire more temporary foreign workers...
Understanding Visa Categories and Immigration Queues
Newcomers to Canada may be eligible to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)