Canada plots talent-attraction plan as U.S. H-1B fees bite tech
In response to a U.S. $100,000 H-1B fee, Canada’s 2025 budget will launch a “talent attraction” plan prioritizing…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
IRCC Not Raising Study-to-PR Cap in 2025; Caps Reduced
IRCC tightened 2025 immigration limits: study permit cap lowered to 550,162 (now including graduate students) and PR admissions…
Saudi Arabia bans recruitment and permit fees for domestic workers
From October 2025 Saudi Arabia bars employers from charging domestic workers recruitment or permit fees. The ministry’s Guide…
Post-Permit Tracking: Canada Does Not Routinely Monitor Migrants
Canada does not conduct routine tracking of permit holders after approval, relying on targeted checks. The U.S. uses…
TMU Policy Change: Domestic Tuition Only for Closed Work Permits
TMU will only grant domestic tuition to students with closed work permits starting fall 2025. Open-permit holders must…
Sponsoring Subclass 482 Workers: Streams, Sponsorship, and Compliance
This guide details sponsoring workers under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand program: choose a stream, secure SBS…
Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Applicant Impact
Canada stabilizes permanent resident targets at 380,000 annually through 2028 while sharply cutting temporary resident arrivals to prioritize…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules Ahead of Oct 2025
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Business Manager visa demands ¥30 million minimum capital, one full-time local-eligible employee, management…
All STEM Occupations Targeted by Express Entry in 2025
IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry category-based draws now target 11 STEM occupations, prioritizing engineers, technologists and cybersecurity. Applicants need…