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Immigration Policy

New Zealand’s online visa shift reaches selected paper applications

An October transition changes the submission channel for specified visitor and transit applications.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

Background explainer · Source announcement: 2026-09-04

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Settlement & Community

Settlement support changes put the focus on a newcomer’s first years

An earlier federal notice sets out phased time limits for economic immigrants’ access to funded settlement services.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

Background explainer · Source announcement: 2026-03-10

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Citizenship

Canada’s citizenship-by-descent changes: the date that separates two frameworks

IRCC’s December 2025 announcement remains an important reference for understanding changes affecting families outside Canada.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

Background explainer · Source announcement: 2025-12-15

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Work & Visas

Digital status becomes central to Britain’s visa system

UKVI’s October update explains the growing role of online immigration records across work, study and other visa routes.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

Background explainer · Source announcement: 2026-10-12

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Study Abroad

Canada removes a separate permit step for eligible student placements

A spring administrative change concerns required co-op placements and internships, rather than a general expansion of student work permissions.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

Background explainer · Source announcement: 2026-04-09

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Immigration Policy

Canada sets November start for revised Express Entry scoring

An October announcement links forthcoming Express Entry changes to Canadian experience and qualifying job offers in high-wage occupations.

Immigration Newspaper · 2026-10-22

News background · Source announcement: 2026-10-16

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