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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
From 8 October 2026 new immigration rules require biometrics for variation applications and tighten fee‑waiver timing, altering how Section 3C leave is triggered and maintained for migrants with pending applications. The changes apply to anyone whose leave is extended under Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971.
Free Movement 4 min read
All Canadian banks must confirm the identity of anyone opening a new account, following FINTRAC anti‑money‑laundering guidance. The requirement is already in force and applies to newcomers and all other customers seeking a first bank account.
Immigration News Canada 4 min read
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released a free Express Entry CRS calculator that incorporates the November 3 2026 rule changes. The tool goes live immediately and is aimed at candidates currently in the Express Entry pool as well as those preparing a profile before the rule change date.
Immigration News Canada 4 min read
IRCC issued 150 invitations for permanent residence in a transport occupations Express Entry draw on October 28, 2026. The draw took effect on that date and targeted candidates who meet the Transport Occupations, 2026‑Version 2 criteria. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 477 was required, with a tie‑breaking rule based on profiles submitted by June 4, 2026 at 21:48:22 UTC.
Immigration News Canada 4 min read
The European Commission has released a feasibility study that maps law‑enforcement training across the EU, showing the landscape at national, regional and EU levels. Published on 28 October 2026, the study targets law‑enforcement authorities and training providers throughout the Union.
European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs 3 min read
The Home Office has introduced a new standard operating procedure, effective 19 June 2026, that sets out how accommodation providers, charities and local authorities must respond when someone in adult asylum accommodation claims to be a child. The guidance creates a dedicated Age Dispute Resolution Team and a 24‑hour response target, aiming to improve handling of age‑dispute cases.
Free Movement 4 min read
The 2nd UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development will be held on 10 December 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2026 Ceremony and the 4th Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages Network on 11 December 2026. The events target stakeholders interested in rural tourism, community development and partnership building.
UN Tourism 3 min read
UNISON Legal Services announced the recruitment of three paralegals to support its in‑house team. The hiring process runs until 16 November 2026 and targets candidates with legal qualifications and experience in employment, personal injury or immigration law.
Free Movement 3 min read
Ontario ODSP recipients will receive their next payment on Friday, October 30, 2026. The deposit continues the 1.9% inflation adjustment applied on July 1, 2026 and is the fourth consecutive monthly payment at the higher rate. Ontario Works recipients also receive a payment on the same day covering November living expenses.
Immigration News Canada 4 min read
The Upper Tribunal has released new guidance on dealing with suspected fraudulent immigration applications, including those involving AI‑generated documents. The guidance takes effect immediately and applies to applicants, caseworkers and tribunals handling such cases.
Free Movement 3 min read
Adrian Engman will assume the position of legal chief at the Swedish Migration Agency on 1 February 2027. The appointment, announced on 27 October 2026, places a veteran jurist with extensive migration‑law experience at the helm of the agency’s legal work, affecting how legal quality is maintained for migration decisions.
Swedish Migration Agency 3 min read
