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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Canada has eliminated the first‑generation limit on citizenship by descent, allowing descendants of Canadian ancestors beyond the immediate child to claim citizenship. The change took effect on December 15, 2025 and primarily impacts Americans with Canadian ancestry seeking a second passport.
CIC News 3 min read
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has released a self‑assessment tool for governments to evaluate human‑rights risks before signing external migration agreements, establishing return hubs or outsourcing border control. The guidance was published on 11 Nov 2026 and targets states planning such cooperation.
InfoMigrants 3 min read
A recent report warns that a 30% fall in international business school enrolments could cost the UK economy £4.2bn, equivalent to over 32,000 jobs. The analysis, published on 11 November 2026, highlights the impact on higher‑education providers and the wider economy.
The PIE News 3 min read
International education leaders are urged to shift from pure recruitment trips to broader market development strategies in South Asia. The commentary, published on 11 November 2026, targets institutions planning visits to the region and stresses deeper engagement with local partners.
The PIE News 3 min read
Prince Edward Island held an unscheduled selection round on Nov 9 2026, selecting 192 candidates for provincial nomination. The invitations are valid for 30 days and target workers in priority sectors as well as graduates of three local post‑secondary institutions.
CIC News 4 min read
Germany's Higher Education Guarantee Fund for Educational Counseling will be discontinued at the end of 2026. The closure affects the nationwide advisory service that has guided young migrants and ethnic German returnees into German universities for more than five decades.
InfoMigrants 4 min read
The Ontario Living Wage Network published its 2026 living wage rates on November 9, 2026, showing regional benchmarks that exceed the province's $17.95 minimum wage. The new figures apply to all ten Ontario economic regions and highlight a widening gap between legal minimum pay and the income needed for basic household costs.
Immigration News Canada 3 min read
London Metropolitan University will restart recruiting students from Bangladesh, announced on 11 November 2026. The decision follows the introduction of tighter BCA rules that lower visa refusal thresholds and raise enrolment targets, affecting prospective Bangladeshi applicants.
The PIE News 3 min read
Fantuan delivery app is reported to require its couriers to pay for certain customer orders out of their own pockets, effectively acting as interest‑free loans. The practice is ongoing as of the November 2026 report and affects delivery workers using the platform in New York.
Documented 3 min read
The High Court has declared Home Office decisions to treat a young Eritrean asylum seeker as an adult for removal to France under the UK‑France treaty unlawful. The ruling was issued in November 2026 and applies to Eritrean asylum seekers whose age is in dispute.
Free Movement 3 min read
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns that forex trading is a high‑risk activity and should not be used to clear debt. The advisory is current as of the publication date, 11 Nov 2026, and applies to retail traders in the United States.
Immigration News Canada 3 min read
