Interpreters and language access rights
Everything filed under help in our immigration coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.
Ireland Plans Eight-Year Citizenship Wait, Language Tests
Ireland's government will propose raising the citizenship residence requirement from five to eight years and adding language, civics, and financial
USCIS Gains Credit Report Access for Green Card Sponsors
A new edition of Form I-864 allows U.S. Immigration authorities to request a sponsor's credit report and score, effective August 31, 2026.
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...
Finnish citizenship fraud probe targets 12
Finnish authorities suspect at least 12 Russian citizens obtained citizenship through fake jobs and forged language tests in a scheme dating to 2003.
Ontario Workforce Priority Stream awards up
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's Workforce Priority Stream uses a points system to rank candidates, with language proficiency contributing up...
New Jersey Expands REAL ID Appointments as Demand Surges
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has added three new licensing centers to expand access to REAL ID appointments, reducing wait times and...
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...
Canada Selects French Speakers for Permanent Residence at Lowest Cutoff Score Since March 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system for candidates with...
Deciphering Quebec Baptism Records for Citizenship Claims
A guide to understanding Quebec parish baptism records, essential for citizenship by descent claims, without requiring French language skills.