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.

Canadian Authorities Discover Over 10,000 Fake Foreign Student Acceptance Letters The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has flagged over 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters this year. These numbers mark a notable 30% rise in fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters compared to the previous year. These letters, submitted as part of study permit applications, have come under rigorous scrutiny following enhanced checks by Canadian immigration authorities, as reported by The Globe and Mail. Bronwyn May, the Director-General of the IRCC’s International Students Branch, noted that the verification process has revealed extensive misuse of fraudulent documents.

Tobi Adegboyega, Popular UK Based Pastor to Be Deported Over £1.87m Fraud Nigerian born self-acclaimed pastor, Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down in the United Kingdom over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old who is a cousin should be deported back to his country, Nigeria after investigations exposed the misuse of funds by his church.

Canada, Germany, And New Zealand Stand as Key Destinations for Skilled Workers In 2025 Canada, Germany, and New Zealand are becoming prime destinations for skilled workers seeking new opportunities in 2025. These countries offer strong economic prospects, competitive salaries, and efficient immigration pathways, making them attractive options for professionals looking to relocate. According to the DAAD Scholarship, these nations also provide clear routes to citizenship, ensuring long-term success for workers.

Trump Vows to End US Birth Right Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate birth right citizenship, which currently grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States as per the 14th Amendment. In his first broadcast interview since winning the election in November, Trump spoke with NBC’, where he reaffirmed his commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants, even those with family members who are US citizens. “We’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people, but we have to end it,” he stated.

US Embassy Revises Immigration Visa Process in Nigeria, Effective January 1 2025 The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. In a statement shared on its official X page on Tuesday, the embassy revealed that applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the visa process.