UK raises visa fees across all categories, squeezing Indian travellers and businesses
Federal Judge Blocks Attempt to End TPS for Ethiopians
South Australia issues 445 invitations in April skilled-migration round
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EU rolls out Entry/Exit System, changing border checks for Canadian travellers from April 10
The EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System went live on 10 April 2026, replacing passport stamps with electronic records for every border crossing. Canadians entering the Schengen Area must now complete a kiosk-based fingerprint and facial scan, with their stay automatically tracked against the 90/180-day limit. The change tightens overstay enforcement and obliges mobility managers to monitor employee travel more precisely.
Power failure in São Paulo air-traffic control ripples nationwide, cancelling 220+ flights
A one-hour electrical failure at São Paulo’s air-traffic control froze departures at Congonhas and Guarulhos on 9 April, triggering 222 cancellations and more than 800 delays nationwide. The incident demonstrates how dependent Brazil’s network is on its main commercial hub and highlights the business-continuity risks for multinationals operating tight itineraries. Travellers are advised to monitor flights closely, allow longer connection windows and keep receipts for potential compensation.
Ottawa proposes unifying Express Entry into a single ‘Federal High-Skilled Class’
IRCC’s Forward Regulatory Plan proposes scrapping the FSW, CEC and FST programs and replacing them with a single ‘Federal High-Skilled Class’. The move aims to simplify eligibility and give officials more flexibility to run occupation-specific draws, but it also introduces uncertainty for candidates already in the pool. Employers should fast-track high-scoring applicants and prepare for possible fee increases.