Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
Express Entry Pool Eases as 4,672 High Scorers Exit IRCC While DHS Updates
Canada’s Express Entry pool experienced a notable thinning of high-score candidates in January 2026, easing competition for top-tier applicants. As IRCC prioritizes French-speaking and category-based admissions, simultaneous U.S. policy changes—including…
Immigrants Shy Away from Canada’s Largest Cities
Newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing mid-sized cities like Edmonton and Calgary over traditional hubs like Toronto and…
Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry,…
Ottawa Stabbing Survivor’s Father and Brother Get Permanent Residency
The father and brother of Ottawa mass stabbing survivor Dhanushka Wickramasinghe have been granted permanent residency in Canada.…
Yukon Nominee Program Sets 282 Allocations for 2026, Prioritizes Healthcare
The Yukon Nominee Program has announced 282 nomination spots for 2026. Prioritizing healthcare and rural development, the program…
H-1B Rule Takes Effect Feb. 27 as FedEx CEO Says “We Are A Meritocracy”
Starting February 2026, the H-1B visa process will shift to a wage-weighted selection system, replacing the traditional random…
Breaking: Canada Adds 5,000 PR Selection Spaces for French-Speaking Immigrants
Canada has introduced 5,000 additional PR selection spaces specifically for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec. Part of the 2026–2028…
Misdirected passengers bypass customs after Ottawa international flight
A security breach at Ottawa International Airport saw ten Air Canada passengers bypass customs after an arrival from…
Canada Sees First Decline in Foreign Workers and Students in Years
Canada's temporary resident numbers fell for the first time in years following strict new limits on study and…
Canada NRI Investment Playbook: Residency Tax and Cross-Border Planning
For NRIs moving to Canada, tax residency is defined by residential ties, not just citizenship. Once a resident,…