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…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
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…
How Australia’s points-based immigration system selects skilled workers
Australia’s points-based immigration system offers skilled workers worldwide—including Americans—a clear route to permanent residency. Applicants must score at…
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…