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.
Express Entry launches first Invitations to Apply under Education category
Canada's Express Entry Education category, launched May 1, 2025, sent 1,000 ITAs to education professionals meeting a 479 CRS score and recent qualifying NOC experience. This targeted pathway addresses urgent…
Canadian Telecom Firms link mobile subscriber slowdown to immigration policies
Canadian telecom firms are experiencing slower growth in mobile subscribers because of new limits on immigration and international…
Can Canadian Snowbirds Stay Longer in the U.S.? Visa Act and B-2 Rules
Canadian snowbirds must stick to the 182-day U.S. stay limit in 2026 as the Snowbird Visa Act remains…
Conestoga College international recruitment drops sharply after policy change
Conestoga College’s international student enrollment drops over 50%—not 95%—to 4,600 for Fall 2024, following Canada’s permit cap. Rumors…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S.…
Ukrainian couple say lawyer vanished after taking $3,000 in Canada
A Ukrainian couple’s $3,000 loss to a disappearing Canadian immigration lawyer highlights fraud risks for newcomers. Verifying credentials,…
IRCC lets IEC participants get work permits mailed within Canada
IRCC’s new rule allows International Experience Canada participants to receive work permits by mail within Canada through December…
Canada under Mark Carney signals steady course for Immigration Levels Plan
Canada’s revised Immigration Levels Plan lowers both permanent and temporary resident numbers, prioritizing economic sectors, caregivers, and French…
Quebec sees high immigration as fertility rates hit historic low
In 2024, Quebec’s population exceeded 9.1 million, with growth now driven almost exclusively by immigrants due to record-low…
India-Pakistan tensions leave Canada’s South Asian community anxious
Renewed India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor in Kashmir alarm Canada’s South Asian community, highlighting fears for family safety,…