Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
Canada Border Services Agency Removes Record Numbers of Indians as Largest Deportee Group
Canada removed 1,712 Indian nationals in Q1 2026, making them the largest cohort in the removal system as CBSA ramps up immigration enforcement activity.
Canada Eases Passport Rules for Adopted Persons Under Bill C-3
Canada's Bill C-3 grants direct citizenship to internationally adopted children, removing previous descent limits while adding residency rules…
Ottawa Considers Overhaul of Express Entry and Federal High-Skilled Class Ranking
Canada proposes merging Express Entry streams into a Federal High-Skilled Class to prioritize high-wage job offers and Canadian…
IRCC Cuts Backlog, Yet Permanent Residence Inventory Tops 1 Million as Service Standards Slip
IRCC reduces total backlog to 941,400 by early 2026, but permanent residence delays rise as staffing cuts pressure…
7 in 10 New Immigrants Call for Stricter Rules in Canada, Finds Institute for Canadian Citizenship
New research shows most newcomers in Canada support stricter immigration rules, despite seeing immigration as economically beneficial. Housing…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Bans Dependents, Cuts Graduate Route Visa
UK student visa applications hit a 4-year low in 2026 as strict new rules drive international students toward…
Canada Visa Update Speeds Visitor and Study Permit Processing for Indian Applicants
IRCC speeds up India visa processing in 2026: visitor visas drop to 49 days, study permits hold at…
Canada Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Asylum Seekers Under Bill C-12
Canada issues 30,000 warning letters to asylum seekers under Bill C-12, narrowing hearing access and increasing deportation risks…
Jack Daniel’s Ban Fuels Trade War Thirst as Doug Ford Seeks New U.S. Deals
Ontario and other Canadian provinces maintain bans on U.S. alcohol into 2026, sparking a domestic spirits boom and…
Mark Carney Urges Ottawa to Cut Federal Excise Tax as Airlines Hit Fuel Crunch
Canada suspends federal fuel taxes until Labour Day 2026 to lower gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre…