Australia Hits Historic Migration Mark with 480,520 Net Arrivals
Australia sets a migration record with 480,520 net arrivals in 2025, though government forecasts predict a sharp decline…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Canada Plans to Restore Job Offer Points in Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System
IRCC to reintroduce Express Entry points for high-wage job offers in 2026, targeting candidates with Canadian work experience…
Thousands of Turkish Earthquake Survivors in Canada Face Return as Visa Program Ends
Canada's 2023 earthquake relief permits expire in 2026, forcing 9,000 Turkish survivors to find standard immigration routes or…
5,000 Cases Tested as IRCC Rolls Out 2026 AI Strategy, Keeping Decisions a Black Box
IRCC launches an AI Strategy to manage 5 million annual applications, promising human oversight amid concerns over algorithmic…
Ottawa Increases Rural Low-Wage Cap, Lets Workers Change Employers on Permits
Canada expands 2026 work permits, raising rural hiring caps to 15%, speeding up employer-switching for workers, and adding…
Nathan Teraki Jailed for Fatal Crash Drugged, Wins Special Category Visa Review
The Administrative Review Tribunal overturned a visa cancellation for a NZ man jailed for a fatal crash, citing…
Canada Invites 362 in PNP Express Entry Draw, Uses Tie-Breaking Rule in CRS
Canada invites 362 PNP candidates in a March 16 Express Entry draw with a minimum CRS score of…
British Columbia PNP Invites 889 Skilled Workers in Skills Immigration Draw
BC PNP issued 889 invitations in February 2026, targeting high-wage earners and high-scoring candidates to maximize the province's…
Canada Study Permit Fee Stays at CA$150 Despite False Hike Rumors
Canada's study permit fee stays at CA$150. Rumors of a CA$4,600 hike are false, though total pre-arrival costs…