6 Countries Offering Spouse Visas for International Students in 2025
In 2025, Canada tightened spouse open work permit rules (master’s 16+ months or doctoral), the UK tied dependent…
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Canada boosts Francophone targets, easing PR path for French speakers
The 2025–2027 plan raises Francophone admissions outside Quebec to 10% by 2027 while overall intake falls; B2 French…
Canada adds TOEFL Essentials to PR language options, expanding test choices for applicants
(CANADA) Canada ?? has added a new English test option for immigration. As of August 22, 2025, IRCC…
Marriage Certificates and Canadian Immigration: Why Some Are Not Accepted
As of August 21, 2025, Canadian officers emphasize verifying Marriage Certificates’ authenticity and legal validity. Applicants must supply…
Alberta minister urges federal targets to include ‘illegal immigrants’
Alberta demands Ottawa count up to 500,000 irregular migrants in federal immigration targets, citing healthcare, housing and school…
Canada Announces Express Entry Lottery Results Inviting Foreign Workers
IRCC’s August 19, 2025 Express Entry draw issued 2,500 ITAs for 37 healthcare and social services occupations at…
Why Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Fails Families in 2025
On July 28, 2025 IRCC issued 17,860 ITAs from the 2020 interest pool, targeting 10,000 complete applications. Sponsors…
Alberta Demands Federal Immigration Cap at 1% to Ease Strains
Alberta requested a 1% annual immigration cap on August 16, 2025, to reduce pressure on services. Federal PR…
Japan and South Korea to permit second working holiday visas from Oct 2025
Starting October 2025, Japan and South Korea will allow a second working holiday visa for citizens aged 18–25,…