British Columbia Releases 2024 Annual Report on Provincial Nominee Program
The BC PNP faces a federal reduction to 4,000 nominations in 2025, resuming draws in May focusing on…
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The BC PNP faces a federal reduction to 4,000 nominations in 2025, resuming draws in May focusing on…
Canada’s Supreme Court ruled that removal orders can be immediately appealed and deadlines are flexible. This decision allows…
As of June 2025, Canada’s IRCC retains exclusive authority over foreign work permits. No official shift to provincial…
New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa overhaul in April 2025 reduced investment to NZ$5 million, removed English requirements,…
Effective June 25, 2025, Canada narrows PGWP eligibility for non-degree programs to fields linked with labor shortages. Students…
Starting 2025, Norway raises language requirements for permanent residency from A2 to B1, affecting applicants aged 16-64. The…
IRCC’s backlog rose in May 2025 to 802,000 applications, 38% of total. Permanent residency faces 44% backlog rate.…
In Canada, resident alien is not an official term; permanent residents must live 730 days in five years.…
Canada expanded its Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility list on June 25, 2025, by adding 119 critical fields and…
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