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Canada Immigration Backlog Tops 959,000 as of August 2025
By August 31, 2025, Canada’s immigration backlog hit nearly 959,000 cases, with PR files most affected—about 52.1% overdue. Service-standard compliance…
Two-Step Immigration in Canada: Trends for Temporary Residents
Canada is doubling down on two-step immigration while shrinking temporary resident numbers to 5% by end of 2026. Over 40%…
Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary residents capped…
U.S. H-1B Surcharge Pushes Indian Tech Talent Toward Alternatives
Starting September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge will apply to new H-1B petitions filed abroad for 12 months, plus higher…
Canada 2025: Fewer visas and higher living costs reshape plans
In 2025 Canada tightens immigration: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000, provinces cut nominee slots, and students face caps and…
Court Upholds PGWP Denial for Non-Final Semester Part-Time Status
A court affirmed IRCC’s PGWP refusal after a student studied part-time in a non-final semester, confirming only the final semester…
Canada Immigration Backlog Surges by 57,150, IRCC Update Shows
In August 2025 IRCC backlog rose by 57,150 to 958,850, the third consecutive monthly increase. Temporary streams—TRVs and work permits—carry…
Canadian Chamber Warns Immigration System Is Facing a Crisis in 2025
Canada’s Chamber of Commerce warns of a 2025 immigration crisis as the 2025–2027 plan cuts permanent and temporary admissions and…