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.
Prince Edward Island Archives Logs Four Years of Requests in Four Months as Americans Seek Canadian Proof of Citizenship
Prince Edward Island archives face a massive backlog as Americans request historical records for Canadian citizenship under new 2026 descent rules.
Canada Creates $10 Million Compensation Fund for Victims of Immigration Consultant Scams
Canada introduces a victim compensation fund and tougher oversight for immigration consultants, effective July 2026, to combat fraud…
Mark Carney Signals Openness to Foreign Investment in Canadian Airports
PM Mark Carney signals 2026 plan to allow foreign investment in Canadian airports to unlock capital for economic…
Canada Launches In-Canada Workers Initiative as US-Iran Conflict Shakes Migration Hubs
Canada fast-tracks 33,000 PRs for domestic workers while the U.S. tightens security and extends asylum work permit waits…
Canada Tightens Immigration Consultant Rules Starting July 15, 2026
Canada will enforce stricter immigration consultant regulations on July 15, 2026, adding a victim compensation fund and enhanced…
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…
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…