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General U.S. NewsMay 1, 2026·1 min read

Global Immigration Recap: April 2026

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Global Immigration Recap: April 2026

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Our April global immigration recap includes the latest on potential changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, the scope of Brazil’s business e-Visas for Chinese and Indian nationals, Poland’s new online residence permit system, the UAE’s Police Clearance Certificate requirement for select visa nationals, and more. Canada – Co-Op Work Permits No Longer Required; Express Entry Changes Under Consideration Co-Op Work Permits No Longer Required On April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that eligible post-secondary students no longer require a co-op work permit to complete mandatory work placements as part of their program.

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Our April global immigration recap includes the latest on potential changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, the scope of Brazil’s business e-Visas for Chinese and Indian nationals, Poland’s new online residence permit system, the UAE’s Police Clearance Certificate requirement for select visa nationals, and more. Canada – Co-Op Work Permits No Longer Required; Express Entry Changes Under Consideration Co-Op Work Permits No Longer Required On April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that eligible post-secondary students no longer require a co-op work permit to complete mandatory work placements as part of their program.

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