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.
Manitoba PNP Draw #256: 29 Invitations Issued Under Skilled Worker Stream
On October 23, 2025 Manitoba issued 29 LAAs in Draw #256, the year’s smallest. Nineteen invitations used a Temporary Public Policy to support workers already employed in Manitoba; remaining invitations…
IRCC Inventory Update 2025: Over 2 Million Applications in Review
IRCC held about 2.2 million applications by August 31, 2025, including roughly 901,800 permanent residence files. The backlog…
Canada’s Immigration Overhaul Aims to Attract Skilled Talent and Boost Innovation
The 2025–2027 plan lowers Canada’s permanent resident targets to stabilize growth and prioritizes skilled economic immigrants in health,…
New Brunswick Extends Lifeline for AIP PR Applicants Facing Risk
New Brunswick now issues provincial support letters so eligible AIP endorsees can apply for a one‑year, employer‑specific C18…
IRCC Ends Facilitation for Express Entry; Medical Exams Now Required
From August 21, 2025 IRCC requires IMEs at Express Entry submission; the facilitation window closed October 21, 2025.…
Canada Visa Refusals Surge: Automation, Crackdown, Indian Students
Canada’s 2025 reforms pushed student visa refusal rates to 62% overall and about 80% for Indian applicants. New…
Staff Shortages Force Periodic Closure of Two Canadian Control Towers
A sustained controller shortage in Canada has caused periodic, safety-driven control tower closures—Winnipeg closed for 30 minutes on…
2025 Initiatives in Canada and New Zealand Target Talent and Investment
Canada and New Zealand’s 2025 immigration reforms open clearer routes for workers, students and investors. Canada adds four…
Canada Plans to Attract Foreign Workers Amid H-1B Fee Surge
Canada’s new talent strategy aims to lure skilled workers after the U.S. H-1B fee rise, offering faster processing,…
Delta, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM Take 25% WestJet Stake
Delta, Korean Air and Air France-KLM bought a combined 25% of WestJet for about US$550 million on October…