Provincial Nominee Program sees sharp quota cuts for 2025 in Canada
In 2025, Canada halves PNP quotas to 55,000, with British Columbia drastically limiting applicants to 1,100. Federal reforms…
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GNWT urges Ottawa to review immigration processes after quota cuts
GNWT requests federal review after 50% immigrant nomination cut to 150 in 2025. NTNP implemented random selection and…
Croatia sees 70% fall in foreign work permits after new rules
Croatia experienced a 70% drop in foreign work permit applications after new Aliens Act rules in March 2025.…
IRCC updates processing times for Citizenship Applications in Canada
Canada’s IRCC reports slower processing for citizenship and new PR cards. Economic immigration times vary; visas show region-based…
Canada changes visitor visa rules for applicants from Punjab
Canada ended automatic 10-year visitor visas in 2025 for Indian tourists from Punjab. Increased border discretion and stricter…
Who Must Pass the Norwegian A2 Language Test for Permanent Residence?
Norway now requires non-EU/EEA nationals to pass the A2 Norwegian language test and a civics exam for permanent…
Immigration New Zealand urges students to apply early for visa processing
To study in New Zealand, apply for your student visa at least three months before travel. Understand visa…
Senate calls for 20% French-speaking immigration target outside Quebec
Canada raised French-speaking immigration targets outside Quebec to 10% by 2027 amid Senate calls for 20%. Quebec controls…
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan Guides Permanent Resident Targets and Categories
Canada stabilizes 2026-2028 immigration at 380,000 PRs annually while tightening temporary resident caps to manage population growth and…