Refugees

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday said the transitory stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan could not be an “indefinite arrangement”. He further stated that it was Pakistan’s “sovereign right to decide who we allow into our country and for how long”. Khan made these remarks…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with proficiency in French. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…

Published: September 2, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 249 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive…

LONDON: The UK govt said on Monday it would suspend applications from registered refugees to bring family members into the country in order to give govt time to toughen the rules, its latest attempt to cut the number of arrivals. PM Keir Starmer’s Labour govt is under mounting pressure to…

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Artificial intelligence pilot in Lebanon hospital aimed at freeing up time for medics to treat more Palestinian refugees By Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA Published: 29 Aug 2025 16:30 Artificial intelligence (AI) is being piloted at Lebanon’s Al Hamshari Hospital in a project that could help stretched…

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A report outlines Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) plan to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for the remainder of 2025. Education, Healthcare and social services, and trades are all categories that may see more planned draws in the upcoming months. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The…

As of July 31, there were 901,700 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. This marks the third month in a row with an increase in the backlog, compared to the months prior. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Here’s a look at the backlog over the last…