Parliamentary Budget Officer Warns Cuts to Interim Federal Health Program Could Hurt Rejected Asylum Claimants
A guide to Canada's IFHP, covering eligibility risks, fiscal projections, and practical strategies for asylum seekers to maintain…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
IRCC Limits Canada Study Permit Validity for Pre-Program Courses
IRCC shortens prerequisite study permit validity to course length plus 90 days, ending the previous one-year buffer to…
Express Entry Focuses on Transportation Jobs to Fill Labour Shortages
Canada adds transportation roles to Express Entry, allowing skilled aviation and automotive workers to gain residency with lower…
Calls for Two-Year Ban on Foreign Home Purchases to Boost Australia’s Economy Amid Immigration Cuts
Australia enacts a 2-year foreign buyer ban on existing homes and issues its first citizen return block, while…
Express Entry Draw for Physicians Sets Lowest Comprehensive Ranking System Score Since 2021
Canada invites 391 physicians with a record-low 169 CRS score in its first targeted Express Entry draw of…
English-Language Schools Push Back Against Visa Back Door Claims and Accreditation Rules
Ireland introduces mandatory accreditation for English schools to curb visa misuse and ensure students prioritize education over unauthorized…
Express Entry Shift Puts Canadian Work Experience and Skilled Military Recruits Front and Center
Canada adds five Express Entry categories for 2026 and raises work experience requirements to 12 months to target…
Canada-Ukraine Authorisation for Emergency Travel Cuaet Temporary Residents Expected to Return After War
Canada reaffirms temporary status for 300,000 Ukrainians under CUAET, facing a March 31 extension deadline as advocates push…
Canada Issues Removal Orders for 2,831 Indians in Immigration Crackdown
Canada hits a five-year high in deportations in 2025, with over 18,785 removals and 29,000 pending cases amid…