Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab Opens Path for 33,000 Workers in In-Demand Sectors
Canada confirms a one-time TR-to-PR pathway for 33,000 workers in essential sectors, with formal IRCC guidelines expected in…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Canada Extends Open Work Permits for Iranian Nationals Amid Ongoing Restrictions
Canada extends open work permit measures for eligible Iranian nationals until March 2027, offering a one-time two-year extension…
6 March Marks Visa-Processing Overhaul with Centralized Tracking for Temporary Graduate 485
Australia to halve visa wait times starting March 6, 2026, using automated verification and centralized tracking for faster,…
Canada Eases Work Permit Extensions for Iranians as IRCC Revives Support Measures
IRCC extends Iranian work permit measures to March 2027, narrowing eligibility to existing workers and removing fee waivers…
Ottawa Ends Priority Processing for Iranian Work Permits Under Updated Temporary Policy
Canada's special immigration program for Iranians expired March 1, 2026, ending priority processing and open work permit access…
Bermuda Eases Work Permit Rules to Fill Labour Gaps in Key Industries
Bermuda updates work permit rules for aviation and hospitality, extending permit durations while maintaining strict hiring priority for…
5,500 Invited in March 4 Express Entry Draw as CRS Cutoff Drops to 397
IRCC issued 5,500 ITAs to French-speaking candidates on March 4, 2026, with a record-low 397 CRS cutoff, marking…
IRCC Projects Immigration Will Drive All of Canada’s Population Growth
Canada’s growth now relies entirely on migration as births fall below deaths, prompting a 2026-2028 policy shift to…
Indian High Commissioner Urges Canada to Add 60 Million People of Indian Origin
India's envoy urges Canada to reach 100M residents as PM Carney secures trade deals and U.S. visa dates…