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Immigration & visas Inflatable rescue platform introduced by French sea rescue for English Channel The French National Sea Rescue Society (SNSM) is adding inflatable rescue platforms to its Calais boats to improve safety during English Channel rescues. The change was reported on Oct 29, 2026 and affects rescue operations involving migrants and other vessels in the channel. · 3 min read · InfoMigrants

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EU releases free cybercrime training materials for law enforcement

New free training materials for digital forensic investigations and cybercrime have been published by the European Cybercrime Training and Education Group. The courses are available now and target law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities across the EU, offering modules on eFirst, blockchain, macOS basics and lawful decryption.

European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs 3 min read

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New short‑term health‑care training programs start in New York City this summer

Several short‑term health‑care training programmes launch in New York City this summer, beginning in August 2026, targeting residents and immigrants seeking entry‑level roles. The courses cover medical assisting, community health work, certified nursing aide, and medical coding, with some offering tuition grants for eligible participants.

Documented 4 min read

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Canada Express Entry transport occupations draw issues 150 ITAs on Oct 28 2026

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

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Home Office issues new SOP for adult accommodation age disputes

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