Canada visa: Indian visitor wait 117 days; work permits 11 weeks
IRCC reports visitor visa processing from India at 117 days (80% measure) and outside-Canada work permits around 105…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Canada invites 1,000 healthcare workers for PR via Express Entry
On Dec. 11, 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 healthcare-category ITAs with a 476 CRS cut‑off and a Nov. 26…
Holland College Chief: Study Permits Are ‘No Good’ Without Students
Holland College reported international enrollment fell 47% in 2025 and could drop another 300 students in 2026/27, triggering…
Avoid PGWP Refusals: IRCC’s 2025 Language and CIP Proofs
Following a rise in PGWP refusals, IRCC requires applicants to upload language test reports and CIP-coded official graduation…
Canada Grants 14-Day Work Permits for Nominated Physicians to Start Work
Canada launched a 14-day work-permit lane for provincially nominated, licensed, practice-ready doctors with job offers, plus a new…
Canada Accelerates Attracting U.S. H-1B Holders With Fast-Track Pathway
The 2025 Canadian budget launches a fast-track pathway for U.S.-based H-1B workers, paired with $97 million for credential…
Biggest Express Entry Changes in 2026: Doctor Category and More
Starting early 2026, Canada will add a doctor-specific Express Entry stream requiring one year of Canadian experience, reserve…
Quebec City Mayor: We Have to Do Better on Immigration Policy
Quebec will lower permanent immigration to around 45,000 per year (2026–2029) and reduce temporary residents by 13%, aiming…
Ottawa unveils Express Entry and PNP routes for foreign-trained doctors
The federal government created a dedicated Express Entry stream for international physicians, coupled with PNP coordination and a…