Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements in anticipation of a rise in future applicants, and this certainly sparks a lot of thoughts and feelings. It’s a topic that touches on immigration, integration, and the very nature of what it means to become a part of a new society. The interesting thing is that many feel this move makes perfect sense. In fact, some are surprised it wasn’t already a requirement. The basic idea seems to be that if you’re planning to live permanently in a country, understanding and being able to communicate in the local language is, well, pretty fundamental.… Continue reading
Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants. This situation, unfortunately, boils down to a significant rise in fraudulent applications, primarily originating from India, leading to a tightening of the reins on study permits. The Canadian government’s immigration department has been dealing with a surge of phony acceptance letters, and it’s clear the system is being exploited.
The heart of the matter lies in the staggering numbers. In 2023 alone, authorities discovered nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications tied to fake acceptance letters. Beyond that, a beefed-up verification system identified over 14,000 potentially fraudulent letters across all applicants. This kind of widespread deception necessitates a response, and Canada’s chosen course is a more cautious approach, especially towards applications from India.… Continue reading
Canada plans to establish a new permanent residency pathway in 2025, based on the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which has facilitated nearly 970 settlements since 2018. This new pathway, announced in the IRCC’s Departmental Plan, will offer a permanent route for displaced individuals and skilled refugees to live and work in Canada. While the specific eligibility criteria and program structure are still pending, the government intends to launch the program before the EMPP expires at the end of 2025. The EMPP currently offers federal and regional streams, with applicants needing to prove their refugee status and meet certain requirements based on work experience, education, and language proficiency.
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Matt Underwood 
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