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.
More Americans Seeking Refuge in Canada: 2025 Claims Rise Noted
In early 2025 Canada received 245 U.S. refugee claims—more than all of 2024—though they remain 0.4% of 55,000 total claims. Transgender claimants are rising amid U.S. state restrictions. Policy changes…
Air Canada to Operate Almost 100% of Flights Over Next 24 Hours
After an August 16 labour walkout, Air Canada restored nearly its full schedule and fleet by August 22.…
Want PR and a Canadian job? French may be India’s new immigration ticket
The 2025–2027 plan raises Francophone admissions outside Quebec to 10% by 2027 while overall intake falls; B2 French…
Air Canada Employees Drive Rapid Recovery; Airline Expands Goodwill Policy
Mid‑August CUPE strike halted Air Canada flights, causing 3,169 cancellations and nearly 500,000 affected. Air Canada now covers…
Why Indian Students Now Prefer Canada Over the US for Study Abroad
After a 41% drop in new Indian student arrivals to Canada in 2024 due to policy and diplomatic…
Canada adds TOEFL Essentials to PR language options, expanding test choices for applicants
(CANADA) Canada 🇨🇦 has added a new English test option for immigration. As of August 22, 2025, IRCC…
Marriage Certificates and Canadian Immigration: Why Some Are Not Accepted
As of August 21, 2025, Canadian officers emphasize verifying Marriage Certificates’ authenticity and legal validity. Applicants must supply…
Alberta minister urges federal targets to include ‘illegal immigrants’
Alberta demands Ottawa count up to 500,000 irregular migrants in federal immigration targets, citing healthcare, housing and school…
Canada Announces Express Entry Lottery Results Inviting Foreign Workers
IRCC’s August 19, 2025 Express Entry draw issued 2,500 ITAs for 37 healthcare and social services occupations at…
Why Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Fails Families in 2025
On July 28, 2025 IRCC issued 17,860 ITAs from the 2020 interest pool, targeting 10,000 complete applications. Sponsors…