Canada Extends Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) to 2026 for Permanent Residence
Canada extends the Francophone student pilot to 2026, offering a direct PR path without job offers for French…
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Canada and U.S. Tighten International Student Rules on Duration of Status and Fixed Admission Periods
The U.S. and Canada implemented major student visa restrictions in 2026, ending open-ended stays and capping permits to…
6-Year Backlog Strands Montreal Father of 2: Mohamad Ataya, IRCC, Quebec Ministry of Immigration
A Montreal father faces a 6-year wait for residency due to federal screening delays, highlighting a 42,000-person immigration…
Air Canada Appoints Scandinavian Airlines Chief Executive to Lead Company Operations
SAS CEO Anko van der Werff is the top candidate to replace Michael Rousseau at Air Canada in…
India to Raise Student Visa Delays with Australia at PM Modi’s Melbourne Summit
PM Modi will address the 40% Indian student visa rejection rate and processing delays during his July 10,…
Canada’s May 26, 2026 ETA Expansion for Indonesia and Malaysia Streamlines Air Travel
Canada expands eTA eligibility to Indonesia and Malaysia for travelers with prior Canadian or current U.S. visas, effective…
Australia Maintains Preferential Visa Fees for ASEAN Citizens Including Subclass 500
Australia hiked student visa fees to AUD 2,500 on July 1, 2026, but ASEAN and ELICOS students retain…
Canada Extends Innovation Stream Amid Surge in H-1B Visa Renewals, Matching Global Travel Demand
Canada extends 3-year work permits for H-1B holders through 2028 as U.S. immigration faces $100,000 fee disputes and…
Alberta Invites Over 1,000 in AAIP Update, Targets Healthcare, Aviation, and Tech with Express Entry and Rural Renewal Communities
Alberta issued 1,037 AAIP invitations in six late-June 2026 draws, prioritizing health care, technology, aviation, skilled trades, and…