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.
DHS Ends Maine Surge After Senator Collins Secures End to Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended its 'enhanced activities' in Maine following a brief surge that resulted in 200 arrests. Senator Susan Collins confirmed the shift to normal operations after…
Canada Introduces IFHP Co‑payments for Refugees Starting May 1
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that starting May 1, 2026, refugees and asylum seekers must make co-payments…
Canada Expands LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Under International Mobility Program for 2026
Canada is expanding LMIA-exempt work permits for 2026 under the International Mobility Program. This shift offers faster hiring…
Ben Macpherson Urges Indian Students to Study in Scotland at INSA UK 10th Anniversary
Scotland is positioning itself as a welcoming alternative for Indian students, contrasting with a more restrictive environment in…
IRCC Issues 6,000 Invitations to Apply (itas) with CRS Cut‑off 509
Canada issued 6,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates in the January 21 Express Entry draw. With a…
China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit
While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized.…
Kristi Noem Making America Safe Again Drives Asylum Interest in Canada
The Trump administration's 'Make America Safe Again' campaign has tightened U.S. immigration pathways, resulting in high voluntary departures…
U.S. Expands Requirements Under Canada-U.S. Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement, Expanded Data Sharing, Making America Safe Again
The U.S. and Canada have expanded their immigration data-sharing agreement to include biometrics for permanent residents. Under DHS…
IRCC Updates Express Entry CEC January 21 2026 Processing Times
Recent January 2026 updates highlight faster processing for Canada's CEC pathway and new exemptions for graduate students regarding…
U.S. Announces Deportation of Dozens of Iranians as Trump Warns
Iranian nationals in the U.S. are facing heightened deportation risks with a removal flight scheduled for late January…