IRCC Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry PR by Aug 21, 2025
Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
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Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
IRCC’s August 8, 2025 Express Entry draw #360 issued 2,500 ITAs to French‑proficient candidates with a 481 CRS…
Canada began stricter border screening on August 12, 2025, and cut permanent resident targets to 395,000 (2025), 380,000…
From Aug 6–Sep 3, 2025, IRCC seeks input on a 2026 Express Entry “Leadership & Innovation” stream for…
In 2025 Australia introduced the Skills in Demand visa, replacing TSS and raising TSMIT to AUD 73,150. Three…
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
Canada’s IRCC seeks input until September 3, 2025 on proposed 2026 Express Entry categories: leadership, research and innovation,…
July 2025 job losses of about 41,000 combined with reduced 2025 permanent resident target of 395,000 tighten Canada’s…
Ontario’s OINP shifted to an employer-led model on July 2, 2025, through an Employer Portal. The province prioritizes…
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