Canada’s Struggle to Retain Skilled Immigrants Amid Emigration Trends
Despite admitting 207,650 newcomers in H1 2025 and aiming for about 415,000 residents this year, Canada faces high…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error
IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and…
Immigration Lawyers Warn Processing Tech Drives Unfair Visa Refusals
IRCC’s July 29, 2025 transparency update adds officer decision notes to some refusals, but lawyers warn notes don’t…
French-Speaking Immigration Approvals: Why They Fall and What Changes
Canada reduced its 2025 permanent resident target to 395,000 while prioritizing Francophone newcomers outside Quebec (8.5% in 2025;…
Canada Expands PR Opportunities for Students After Reforms
Canada capped 2025 study permit processing at 437,000 and required PAL/TAL attestations, while increasing DLI oversight. PGWP eligibility…
Norway PR for Indian Nationals: Meeting the Strict Residency Checklist
As of September 16, 2025, Indian nationals can apply for Norway permanent residency after three continuous years of…
Alberta Adds Citizenship Marker to Driver’s Licences, Fall 2026
Alberta will add a “CAN” citizenship marker and health care numbers to driver’s licences and provincial IDs beginning…
IEC Invites Over 3,500 Candidates in Latest Rounds, 2025 Update
IRCC invited over 3,500 candidates to the 2025 IEC pool, which remains open. The program offers 12–24 month…
Finland Weighs Canada-Style Points System for Immigration Reform
Finland is considering a points-based immigration model scoring age, education, language, and sector needs to attract workers amid…