‘Hanging Halfway’: Hongkongers in Canada Face Immigration Delays and Uncertainty
Canada’s special immigration programs for Hong Kong residents face long delays and lower admission targets through 2027. Thousands…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
IRCC’s Backlog Reduction Signals Hope for Immigration Applicants
By April 2025, IRCC reduced total immigration backlogs to 760,200, improving processing mostly for citizenship and permanent residence.…
How Canada’s Start-Up Visa Supports Americans Relocating to Canada
The Start-Up Visa program grew rapidly in 2024 but will see reduced quotas through 2027. New open work…
Yukon Reveals 2025 Immigration Nomination Allocation Breakdown
In 2025, Yukon reduced immigration nominations to 215 with a new Expression of Interest system prioritizing local experience,…
Marc Miller Removed as Immigration Minister Amid Policy Controversies
Canada’s immigration leadership changed in March 2025, continuing policy shifts with lower resident targets and new caps on…
Education-Related Jobs Targeted by Canada’s Express Entry Draws
Canada’s 2025 Express Entry education category helps address teacher shortages by inviting professionals with six months’ experience in…
Steinbach, Manitoba Announces Designated Employers for Rural PR Pathway
The RCIP in Steinbach accepts employer-submitted applications from six designated employers during monthly intakes. Foreign workers in priority…
Reports Reveal Over 500-Day Waits for Canadian Visitor Visas
Processing delays for Canadian visitor visas remain high in 2025, with some applicants waiting over 500 days. Improvements…
Ontario Proposes Major Immigration and Worker Policy Reforms in 2025
The 2025 Ontario Working for Workers Seven Act reform modernizes immigration with digital tools, quick OINP stream changes,…