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Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

Canada Express Entry 2026 categories target skilled workers in health care, STEM, trades, education and transport, alongside strong French speakers and select professionals with Canadian experience. Candidates still need Express Entry eligibility and a competitive CRS score. Canada has updated its 2026 Express Entry category-based selection priorities to target skilled workers in sectors tied to labor shortages and economic g

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29 Aug 2026 08:19 AM

Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

Canada Express Entry 2026 categories target skilled workers in health care, STEM, trades, education and transport, alongside strong French speakers and select professionals with Canadian experience. Candidates still need Express Entry eligibility and a competitive CRS score. Canada has updated its 2026 Express Entry category-based selection priorities to target skilled workers in sectors tied to labor shortages and economic g

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H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

A significant legal challenge to the steep increase in H-1B visa fees has suffered a major setback after a US District Court ruled that the federal government acted within its legal authority. The ruling has delivered a blow to business and employer groups that argued the move would restrict access to skilled foreign talent, even as the H-1B visa programme continues to face mounting pressure from stricter regulations and prolonged processing delays across the globe. The decision was i

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31 Dec 2025 12:31 PM

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

A significant legal challenge to the steep increase in H-1B visa fees has suffered a major setback after a US District Court ruled that the federal government acted within its legal authority. The ruling has delivered a blow to business and employer groups that argued the move would restrict access to skilled foreign talent, even as the H-1B visa programme continues to face mounting pressure from stricter regulations and prolonged processing delays across the globe. The decision was i

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OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

The Occupational English Test, widely known as OET, has become one of the most recognised English-language examinations for healthcare professionals aiming to work, study or qualify in English-speaking countries. Designed specifically for the medical and health sectors, the test evaluates candidates on the type of language skills they will need in real clinical environments rather than in general communication. Managed by the Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust, a collaboration betwee

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08 Dec 2025 12:25 PM

OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

The Occupational English Test, widely known as OET, has become one of the most recognised English-language examinations for healthcare professionals aiming to work, study or qualify in English-speaking countries. Designed specifically for the medical and health sectors, the test evaluates candidates on the type of language skills they will need in real clinical environments rather than in general communication. Managed by the Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust, a collaboration betwee

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20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

Twenty US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration accusing it of illegally releasing private Medicaid health data to immigration authorities. The suit challenges the federal government’s decision to share detailed personal health information of noncitizen Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland Security. The data reportedly included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, immigration status, and medical records, and was transferred wit

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02 Jul 2025 01:22 AM

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

Twenty US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration accusing it of illegally releasing private Medicaid health data to immigration authorities. The suit challenges the federal government’s decision to share detailed personal health information of noncitizen Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland Security. The data reportedly included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, immigration status, and medical records, and was transferred wit

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Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reversing his stance on expanding free health care access for undocumented immigrants, a move that once underscored his push toward universal health care in the state. In a major policy shift, Newsom is proposing to halt new Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants without legal status beginning in 2026 and require monthly premium payments from current enrollees starting in 2027. The decision comes as the state grapples with a growing $6.2 bi

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14 May 2025 12:58 PM

Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reversing his stance on expanding free health care access for undocumented immigrants, a move that once underscored his push toward universal health care in the state. In a major policy shift, Newsom is proposing to halt new Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants without legal status beginning in 2026 and require monthly premium payments from current enrollees starting in 2027. The decision comes as the state grapples with a growing $6.2 bi

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Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Preliminary data collected from hospitals across Texas reveals that tens of thousands of undocumented patients received medical treatment in recent months, costing the state’s health care system millions of dollars, according to testimony from a state health official this week. During a House Public Health Committee hearing on Monday, lawmakers reviewed a new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Olcott (R–Fort Worth) that would formalize Governor Greg Abbott’s 2024 executive order r

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22 Apr 2025 05:06 AM

Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Preliminary data collected from hospitals across Texas reveals that tens of thousands of undocumented patients received medical treatment in recent months, costing the state’s health care system millions of dollars, according to testimony from a state health official this week. During a House Public Health Committee hearing on Monday, lawmakers reviewed a new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Olcott (R–Fort Worth) that would formalize Governor Greg Abbott’s 2024 executive order r

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Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

In a series of intense deliberations, the Texas House of Representatives has embarked on finalizing the state's budget, with debates centering around Attorney General Ken Paxton's backpay, healthcare costs associated with undocumented immigrants, and the future of the Texas Lottery. The budget process, typically procedural, took an unexpected turn when discussions arose about compensating AG Ken Paxton for the period he was suspended during his impeachment proceedings in 2023. Represe

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16 Apr 2025 03:45 AM

Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

In a series of intense deliberations, the Texas House of Representatives has embarked on finalizing the state's budget, with debates centering around Attorney General Ken Paxton's backpay, healthcare costs associated with undocumented immigrants, and the future of the Texas Lottery. The budget process, typically procedural, took an unexpected turn when discussions arose about compensating AG Ken Paxton for the period he was suspended during his impeachment proceedings in 2023. Represe

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Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

Nara Lokesh Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Pawan Kalyan

NASA Invites ISRO to Join US Moon Base Programme

Athens shooting leaves several injured after gunman targets public offices

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Nara Lokesh Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Pawan Kalyan

NASA Invites ISRO to Join US Moon Base Programme

Athens shooting leaves several injured after gunman targets public offices

Supreme Court Declares Right To Walk On Footpaths A Fundamental Right

Delhi's Next Chief Minister to Be Announced Today – Oath Ceremony on February 15

Trump warns Iran amid fragile ceasefire and renewed Middle East strikes

India Resets Ties With Canada as Trump's Pakistan Outreach Strains US-India Relations

Cars Compatible With Indian License Conversion | Complete NRI Guide

Fashion and Accessories

Artificial intelligence reshapes genome editing and ethics debate

#immigration-healthcare

Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

Canada targets skilled workers in 2026 Express Entry categories

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

OET test: what healthcare workers need to know about this global English exam

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Sharing Health Data With ICE

Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Newsom Pauses Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Texas Hospitals Report Millions in Care for Undocumented Patients Amid Push for Annual Immigration Data

Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

Texas House Debates Budget: Paxton Backpay, Immigration Costs, and Lottery Funding

Nara Lokesh Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Pawan Kalyan

NASA Invites ISRO to Join US Moon Base Programme

Athens shooting leaves several injured after gunman targets public offices

Supreme Court Declares Right To Walk On Footpaths A Fundamental Right

Delhi's Next Chief Minister to Be Announced Today – Oath Ceremony on February 15

Trump warns Iran amid fragile ceasefire and renewed Middle East strikes

India Resets Ties With Canada as Trump's Pakistan Outreach Strains US-India Relations

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