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Rapid response halts diphtheria outbreak among refugees in Mauritania Refugees

Rapid response halts diphtheria outbreak among refugees in Mauritania

Mberra Camp – When children in Mberra refugee camp began arriving at health posts with sore throats, low-grade fevers and swollen necks early this year, health workers feared the worst. Within days, breathing difficulties and the tell-tale thick grey coating in some throats confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria. In a densely…
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August 18, 2025
Germany weighs fate of Afghans in Pakistan as deportations intensify Refugees

Germany weighs fate of Afghans in Pakistan as deportations intensify

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government is reviewing whether Afghans stranded in Pakistan while awaiting resettlement in Germany will indeed be allowed to go there, its interior minister said on Thursday, as Islamabad intensifies deportations of Afghans. Pakistan has begun to deport documented Afghan refugees ahead of its…
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August 14, 2025
What kinds of profiles received ITAs in the latest healthcare and social services draw? Refugees

What kinds of profiles received ITAs in the latest healthcare and social services draw?

Published: August 13, 2025 Healthcare and social services has been named a priority category in 2025, giving people working in these occupations a much better shot at permanent residence through Express Entry. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the healthcare and…
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August 13, 2025
New medical exam requirements for permanent residence applications under Express Entry Refugees

New medical exam requirements for permanent residence applications under Express Entry

Updated: Aug, 12, 2025 Published: August 12, 2025 Canada’s immigration department will require upfront medical exams for applicants applying for permanent residence through Express Entry. This new requirement will come into effect on August 21, 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s website. See how competitive your Express Entry…
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August 12, 2025
Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026 Refugees

Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026

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…
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August 12, 2025
Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30% Refugees

Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30%

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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August 9, 2025