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.
Punjab Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested in Canada Marriage Scam Targeting Men
Seven men in Punjab were victims of a marriage scam promising Canadian residency, losing money and property. Uncovered in July 2025, authorities urge victims to report and seek legal help.…
Portugal Golden Visa Processing Times Reach Record 39.6 Months in 2025
Portugal Golden Visa experiences record delays with a backlog of up to 39.6 months and digital-only applications. Saint…
Caribbean Airlines Launches New Flights to Dominica from San Juan and Toronto
Starting August 2025, Caribbean Airlines introduces non-stop San Juan–Dominica flights and boosts Toronto–Dominica frequencies. This fills the service…
2024 OINP Data Reveals Major Shift in Ontario Immigration Trends
The 2025 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program halves its nomination quota to 10,750, focusing on nine high-demand sectors, mainly…
Panjab University Retains Broad NRI Eligibility for 2025-26 Admissions
Panjab University’s 2025-26 NRI admission policy remains unchanged, despite Supreme Court scrutiny. Applicants qualifying with broad relative ties…
IRCC Processing Times July 2025: Updates and Comparison to 2024
In July 2025, IRCC maintains stable citizenship processing and quick visitor visas. Skilled worker PR is timely, but…
Canada to Allow Thousands of Immigrants to Sponsor Parents, Grandparents
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program will send 17,860 invitations from July 28, 2025, to applicants from 2020. The…
Great Lakes Immigration Sting Impacts Multiple Cruise Ships in July 2025
The July 2025 Great Lakes immigration sting involved CBP detaining 16 crew members holding valid C1/D visas. Cruise…
Appeals Court Intervenes as Afghan TPS Protections Near Expiration
TPS protection for Afghan nationals ends July 14, 2025, requiring holders to find alternative immigration status. Employment authorization…
Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua Lose Temporary Protected Status. What Now?
The U.S. ends TPS for Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua in 2026, removing work permits and protection for thousands…