IRCC 2025 PR Plan: Key Categories and Processing Priorities
IRCC prioritizes in‑Canada applicants in 2025, keeping a 395,000 PR target. Parents/grandparents sponsorship limited to 15,000 2024 filings.…
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Indian Man Avoids Immigration Penalties After Voyeurism in Ontario
An Ontario man convicted of voyeurism avoided deportation after his sentence was reduced to 5.5 months, keeping it…
Outcry as Indian Influencer Promotes Canada PR via Births
A viral claim that giving birth in Canada ensures parents’ PR stirred debate. Canadian-born children are citizens, but…
Finland Offers Permanent Residency to Indians: Eligibility and How to Apply
Finland’s PR route for Indians requires continuous residence on an A permit—currently four years, rising to six in…
IRCC: Up to 47,175 International Students May Be Non-Compliant
IRCC identified up to 47,175 potentially non-compliant international students based on school reports of no-shows. The preliminary count—about…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations to PNP and AIP in 2025
In September 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador issued 570 ITAs across two draws, boosted PNP nominations to 2,050 for…
Sweden to raise work permit salary threshold to 33,390 SEK monthly
Sweden raises the work-permit minimum salary to SEK 29,680 from June 17, 2025 (80% of median). A planned…
Top Reasons People Move to Canada: Quality of Life and Opportunities
In 2025 Canada attracts newcomers with universal healthcare, strong schools, and clear immigration pathways like Express Entry and…
Canada’s PGWP Decline Deepens Chronic Labour Gaps in 2025
Projected PGWP approvals will decline about 30% in 2025 to roughly 143,600 due to stricter eligibility rules and…