Canada has postponed the amendment of the Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026.

  Canada’s recent efforts to amend its Citizenship Act have encountered another setback, as the federal government is poised to miss the deadline for passing Bill C-3, as reported by CIC News. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted a two-month extension, pushing the deadline from November 20, 2025, …

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Indian applicants now face 99-day wait for visitor visas, over 290k await citizenship decisions

Indian applicants seeking Canadian visas now have to wait an average of 99 days for visitor visa approvals, which is the longest among major source nations, as per the most recent report from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applications for super visas from India typically take 169 days to process. According …

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New Zealand adopts National Occupation List for work visa applications

New Zealand has officially replaced the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the National Occupation List (NOL) as the framework for assessing occupation-based visa applications. The change took effect from November 3, 2025, marking a major update in how Immigration New Zealand (INZ) evaluates skill levels …

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Schengen visa photo guide: What to wear, what not to wear, size – avoid these photo errors

Getting your Schengen visa photo right is more important than most applicants realise. Even a minor mistake, such as the wrong background, incorrect dimensions, or a mismatched outfit, can lead to rejection. As European embassies tighten scrutiny, photo guidelines have become a frequent reason for delays or visa rejections. “Even a …

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EU passport dreams stall as Portugal hits Indian investors with new citizenship rule.

Portugal’s decision to double the wait time for citizenship to 10 years has derailed the EU passport plans of wealthy Indian investors and signaled a broader European crackdown on investment-based migration. What was once a fast-track route to European citizenship has become a cautionary tale for Indian high-net-worth individuals. Portugal’s …

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