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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Times Higher Education will wind down its international student recruitment and marketing arm, BMI, by the end of 2026. The closure, announced without a specific date, impacts prospective students, universities and education counsellors who rely on BMI’s fairs, workshops, scholarship summits and networking events. Stakeholders must adjust plans as the company ceases operations.
The PIE News 4 min read
The Irish High Court ordered the Department of Justice to reconsider a Gazan student’s long‑stay study visa refusal within ten working days. The ruling follows a hearing on October 27, 2026 and applies to Gazan applicants whose visas were denied on documentary grounds.
The PIE News 4 min read
Four migrants died and six were hospitalized after a pirogue carrying 113 people, mostly children, was rescued off El Hierro early Friday. The rescue took place on an eight‑day crossing from The Gambia and adds to a sharp rise in arrivals to the Canary Islands.
InfoMigrants 4 min read
Saskatchewan’s 2026 nomination quota for capped sectors is almost exhausted, with only about 12% of slots remaining, while uncapped sectors still have significant capacity. The figures are from the province’s October processing statistics update and apply to applicants and employers using the SINP streams for the rest of the year.
CIC News 5 min read
Canada will move to permanent daylight saving time in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario on November 1 2026, while the rest of the country continues the traditional fall clock change. The shift creates a new patchwork of year‑round time zones across the nation.
Immigration News Canada 5 min read
Documented released a guide outlining work options for immigrants in the United States. The guide became available on Oct 30 2026 and targets immigrants who hold a valid work authorization and are seeking either traditional employment or contract‑based work.
Documented 3 min read
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, federal Medicaid funding is limited to U.S. citizens, green‑card holders and a few other groups, excluding many lawfully present immigrants such as refugees and asylees without a green card. The change, enacted by the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” will affect Medicaid coverage for up to 900,000 New York residents.
Documented 4 min read
New NYC regulation mandates a $22.13 minimum hourly wage for independent‑contractor grocery and food delivery workers, effective April 1 2026, and outlines specific pay and safety obligations for third‑party delivery apps regardless of immigration status.
Documented 3 min read
GoBritanya announced that its student accommodation contracts now run from two to 51 weeks, giving students greater flexibility across the UK. The change is effective immediately and targets all international and domestic students seeking short‑term or long‑term housing.
The PIE News 3 min read
Germany reports that 70,000 Indian students were enrolled in the 2025/26 academic year, the highest number on record. The figure reflects the latest data from The PIE Live Germany event held in October 2026 and highlights India's growing presence in German higher education.
The PIE News 3 min read
ATLEU is recruiting a Community Lawyer to deliver immigration advice to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. The role opens now and targets legal professionals with at least two years of immigration casework experience.
Free Movement 3 min read
