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.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Enacts Permanent Tax Cuts and Benefit Reforms
OBBBA enforces permanent 2017 tax cuts, expands immigration detention, reduces immigrant benefits, and updates HSAs. Employers and employees should adjust payroll and benefits. Renewable energy credits phase out post-2027. Immediate…
Watertown Ukrainian Family’s Asylum Appeal Denied, Facing Deportation Deadline
After denial of their asylum appeal, the Watertown Ukrainian family confronts deportation deadlines and limited options. TPS offers…
Marriage vs Employment-Based Green Cards: Updated 2025 US Immigration Insights
As of July 2025, USCIS enforces stricter Green Card rules with longer processing times, especially for employment-based applicants.…
U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghans as of July 2025
TPS for Afghanistan ended July 14, 2025, threatening deportation for Afghans without alternative legal status. Afghan nationals should…
Northwest B.C. Seeks Special Immigration Zone Amid Federal Workforce Threats
British Columbia faces major workforce gaps after its 2025 immigration nomination quota was cut by half. Northwest BC…
Canada Faces Pressure to Bar British, Irish Bands Over Controversial Acts
Following Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury controversy, Canada’s Immigration Minister has not confirmed barring them. New immigration policies…
Canada Study Permits for Indians Now Take About 8 Weeks Post-SDS Closure
For Indian nationals applying to Canada in 2025, study permits require CAD 20,000 proof of funds and 8…
US Migrants Seeking Asylum in Canada Surge by 400 Percent
TPS termination in the U.S. has increased asylum claims in Canada by up to 400% in 2025. U.S.…
Migrants Seek Asylum in Mexico Amid US Border Pathway Closures
In 2025, US asylum access at the southern border is closed, forcing migrants to apply in Mexico. Mexico…
NWT Nominee Program Allocates 150 Spots Amid Workforce Challenges in 2025
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program limits 2025 nominations to 150 spots amid expanded rural immigration pilots and new…