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 December 2025: Unemployment Rises Amid Modest Job Growth
Canada added 8,200 jobs in December 2025, but the unemployment rate rose to 6.8% due to an influx of new job seekers. Full-time employment grew while youth and part-time roles…
PGP Alternatives: Faster, cheaper paths to Canada for parents
Canada has paused new PGP sponsorship applications until 2026. Consequently, families are utilizing the Super Visa for long-term…
Canada Start-up Visa under scrutiny amid cash-for-visa allegations
Canada has paused its Start-up Visa Program effective January 2026 to combat fraud and 'fake ventures.' Only holders…
Canada Pauses PGP Sponsorship in 2026; Super Visa Remains Open
IRCC has paused new PGP sponsorship applications for 2026 to manage inventory under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan.…
Canada Express Entry Explained: 511 CRS Cutoff and Costs
IRCC invited 8,000 candidates in a January 2026 Canadian Experience Class draw with a CRS cut-off of 511.…
Canada Announces Nuuk Consulate Opening in Greenland, Feb 2026
Canada is opening a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in February 2026 to enhance Arctic cooperation and Inuit mobility.…
Canada’s 2026 Student Work Rules: 24-Hour Weekly Limit and Pitfalls
Canada has set a permanent 24-hour weekly work limit for international students off-campus, replacing previous temporary expansions. The…
Canadian Master’s Degrees as a Path to Permanent Residence
Canada’s new 2026 immigration rules exempt master's degrees from study caps and grant graduates a 3-year work permit.…
Air India Pilot Removed From Vancouver Flight Over Intoxication
A pilot for Air India Flight AI186 was removed from his cockpit in Vancouver after failing intoxication tests.…
Canada Expands Visa-Free Entry to 13 Countries with eTA Policy
Canada permits visa-free air travel for citizens of 13 countries who meet 'known traveler' criteria—specifically those with past…