Manitoba Work Permit Rules Loosen Under Temporary Resident Retention Pilot
Effective February 4, 2026, Manitoba's TRRP pilot now allows all employers to support 16 specific skilled trades occupations…
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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Issues 1,100+ Invitations to Apply in Early 2026
Between January 26 and February 2, 2026, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations for permanent residence through the AAIP. The…
Australia Replaces TSS with Skills in Demand (sid) Visa Subclass 482 Introducing Core Skills Stream and CSOL
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the TSS 482 visa as Australia's primary employer-sponsored work permit. It…
IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026
The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…
Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams in OINP Draws
Ontario issued 1,825 ITAs on February 2, 2026, targeting healthcare and regional needs through the OINP. This initial…
Quebec Ends PEQ Fast Track as Skilled Worker Selection Program PSTQ Takes Effect
Quebec has transitioned from the PEQ fast-track immigration program to the invitation-based PSTQ system. This change prioritizes French…
Thunder Bay Immigration Pilot Reaches Full Capacity in First Year
Thunder Bay has successfully maximized its first-year allocation for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, relocating 831 individuals. The…
Australia Bans Agent Commissions to Curb Poaching and Course Hopping Among Students
The Australian Government has banned commissions for agents who recruit international students already enrolled in onshore courses. Effective…
Australian Immigration Levels Draw U.S. State Department and DHS Attention Amid Sky News Poll
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to Australia regarding high migration levels, linking them to potential…