Canada To Cut Down on Immigration Amid Housing Shortages and System Challenge

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has stated plans to reduce the number of both temporary and permanent immigrants over the next three years so as to address house shortages and other systemic challenges in the country such as abuse within the immigration system.

He made this announcement in the early hours of Monday, November 18 via a report by Canada’s immigration agency.

UK Raises Proof-of-Funds for Student Visas to £1,483 Monthly

The home office of the United Kingdom (UK) has increased the monthly proof-of-funds requirements for student visa applicants to £1483 which is approximately N3 million.

This was announced via a statement in the early hours of Friday, November 15.

The home office noted that the maintenance requirement for students in London, UK, will rise from the current £1,334 per month to £1,483 and this move will take effect from Thursday, January 2, 2025.