Canada has officially overhauled its citizenship framework with the implementation of Bill C-3, a significant reform that came into effect on December 15, 2025, marking a major shift in how citizenship is passed down to families born outside the country. The new law puts an end to long-standing exclusions that had affected thousands of people with Canadian ties, particularly those impacted by

A recent investigation in the United Kingdom has revealed that thousands of migrants may have been granted visas despite failing the mandatory English-language proficiency test. According to reports, as many as 80,000 candidates taking the IELTS exam were reportedly issued incorrect results.

The German Consulate General has announced a major update to its visa application process, moving employment and student visa categories to the Consular Services Portal to improve efficiency and increase visa issuance. This shift is part of Germany’s broader effort to digitize consular services and streamline processing for applicants.

The UAE has maintained its position as the world’s strongest passport for the seventh consecutive year, according to the Passport Index 2025 by Arton Capital. While global travel freedom has declined, the Emirati passport remains at the top, even as major passports like those of the UK, US, and Canada have lost mobility.

The UAE has implemented significant visa reforms to simplify travel for Pakistani citizens, introducing online visa processing, e-visas that do not require passport stamping, and a dedicated visa centre capable of handling up to 500 applications daily.

Several UK universities have imposed restrictions or temporarily suspended admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following stricter Home Office student visa regulations and a rise in asylum claims. Universities including Chester, Wolverhampton, East London, Sunderland, and Coventry have cited increasing visa refusal rates and prolonged processing delays as reasons for these

U.S. immigration officials have launched an operation in New Orleans aimed at arresting immigrants living in the country illegally, according to federal authorities. The effort, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is focused on targeting individuals with criminal records who had been released from local custody due to city policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a major shift in the vetting process for H-1B visas, which are used to bring highly skilled foreign workers into the United States. According to an internal State Department memo, applicants—and their accompanying family members—could face rejection if they are found to have participated in “censorship” of free speech.

New Zealand has launched the Business Investor Work Visa, a new golden visa program designed to attract foreign investors by providing a pathway to residency through local business investment. The program offers two investment tracks: one requires NZD 1 million over three years, allowing investors to work in the country while progressing toward residency, and the other requires NZD 2 million for

Poland continues to attract foreign job-seekers, and many Pakistanis are exploring employment opportunities there. Pakistani citizens, as non-EU nationals, must obtain a valid work permit or a combined residency and work permit before starting any job in Poland. Tourist or visit visas do not allow legal employment.