Refugees

For many refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, finding work can take years. At a small bakery in Sydney's inner-west, that wait is being cut short — offering people like Ben a chance to rebuild their lives, one loaf at a time. Inside the bakery, fruit mince pies are lined…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV)…

GENEVA/BUJUMBURA, Dec 19 - Conflict in Congo has sent over 84,000 refugees fleeing into neighbouring Burundi this month in the second major influx this year, overwhelming the country's ability to respond, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday. A U.S.-brokered peace deal was signed in June between the Democratic Republic…

In periods of huge invitation issuances, prepared candidates thrive, while others miss out on their opportunity to immigrate—regardless of their CRS score. In the last 30 days, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more than 30,000 invitations to apply (ITAs)—a huge number of invitations for the Express Entry…

Warning: This article contains spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga! The Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga, which debuted in September 2025, is currently in its final stretch as the sorcerers’ worst nightmare comes true. The Simurians, who arrived in Japan as refugees, are way more powerful than the current generation…

UNITED NATIONS, Dec ​18 (Reuters) - The ​United Nations ⁠General Assembly on Thursday elected Barham ​Salih, a ‍former Iraqi ​president who fled persecution under Saddam Hussein, ⁠asthe next U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. Salih was elected without a vote ​by the ⁠193-member ⁠assembly after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres nominated him…

Publicly visible information on your LinkedIn profile can be reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and has the potential to affect the final decision on your Express Entry application. As a practical measure, ensure your LinkedIn profile is accurate, current, and consistent with the information submitted in your…

Injured Sudanese refugees. Photo: Djeluj.ba. Bosnian police confirmed to BIRN on Wednesday that they had launched an investigation after three gravely injured Sudanese refugees were found near Bihac in northwest Bosnia near the border with EU-member Croatia. Nihad Suljic, founder of the association DjelujBa!, which assists migrants and refugees, said…

A Kerry humanitarian and lawyer is due back in court in January on people smuggling charges after trying to rescue refugees from drowning in the sea. Seán Binder is one of 24 defendants charged in connection with efforts to save refugees from drowning off the Greek island of Lesvos in…

Canada’s immigration backlog has topped one million applications, and the proportion of backlogged Express Entry applications has grown by 29% relative to the preceding month. The study permit backlog decreased for the first time since July 2025. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the latest numbers for the month…