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.
Surge in Asylum Claims by International Students in Canada
Canada faces a surge in asylum claims from international students amid stricter immigration rules. Claims rose over 650% from 2018 to 2024, with pressures from tight regulations and financial issues…
New 24-Hour Work Limit for International Students in Canada
Canada now allows international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, up from 20, to…
IRCC Immigration Backlog Grows as 2025 Plans Unfold
Canada's immigration system faces a backlog of over 1 million applications, with temporary residency demand driving a significant…
Quebec Temporary Residents: New PR Pathways Through Pilot Programs
Quebec's pilot programs offer alternative pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents in key sectors like food processing,…
Express Entry: How Americans Can Immigrate to Canada in 2024
Americans can immigrate to Canada via the Express Entry system, which manages applications for Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian…
Canada’s Immigration Stance in Response to Donald Trump Deportation Plan
Canada braces for potential migrant influx due to Trump's deportation plans. Immigration Minister Marc Miller states "not everyone…
Why Canada Closed the Student Direct Stream
Canada closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) to ensure fairness, program integrity, and manage international student influxes due…
How Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada Decides Visa Type
In November 2024, Canada's IRCC changed its visitor visa approach, moving from automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas to discretionary…
Atlantic Canada Faces Labour Shortage Due to Immigration Cuts
Atlantic Canada faces a major labour shortage due to federal immigration cuts. The region, reliant on immigrants, risks…
Canada Limits U.S. Immigration to 5,000 Daily Amid Surge
Canada set a daily immigration cap of 5,000 from the U.S. due to a surge of American migrants,…