Refugees

Published: August 12, 2025 The Canadian federal government is considering creating new Express Entry categories for senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, which would make it easier for foreign nationals in these professions to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) listed these three categories…

Published: August 9, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $2,544 more in settlement funds…

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…

The biometric enrolment of refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh in Mizoram is underway. A senior official of the Mizoram Home Department admitted that the biometric enrolment process is under in 11 districts of the state. The official said, “Serchhip district administration first launched the biometric enrolment drive for the refugees…

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 32, August 2025. SignificanceMore than 53 million people are forcibly displaced across borders, with Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine being the main countries of origin. A major concern in receiving countries around the world is that generous social assistance may attract…

Comic books and graphic novels written by refugees counter the one-dimensional version found in most visual media. There are more refugees in the world today than at any other point in history. The UN estimates that there are now more than 120 million people forcibly displaced from their homes. That…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 202 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…

UNRWA accuses Israel of weaponizing starvation in Gaza The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has accused Israeli authorities of using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza. On Sunday, the agency released a statement on X, highlighting the dire situation. “The Israeli authorities are…

Chad is facing an intensifying humanitarian crisis in July 2025. Over 2.2 million people are now forcibly displaced across the nation. This figure represents nearly 10% of Chad’s total population. Eastern regions like Wadi Fira and Ennedi East are particularly affected. Over 80 000 new Sudanese refugees are arriving in…