British Columbia PNP Issues 410 ITAs for Skilled Workers Dec 2025
BC issued 410 ITAs on Dec. 10, 2025: 96 high-wage offers (TEER 0–3, $87/hour or $170,000) and 314…
Fifteen Extortion Suspects Seek Refugee Status, CBSA Says
Fifteen people charged in B.C. extortion probes filed refugee claims, potentially pausing deportations; they’re among over 100 under…
British Columbia Announces 410 ITAs in First Draw Since October
On December 10, 2025 BC issued 410 ITAs through Skills Immigration: 96 for jobs at $87/hour+ (TEER 0–3)…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot Could Speed Airport Clearances
Canada's IRCC is testing a digital visitor visa pilot for invited Moroccan nationals who will receive both a…
Ottawa airport food prep workers threaten strike; no action yet
On Dec. 9, 2025, in-flight catering workers at Ottawa International Airport threatened to strike over pay demands. Operations…
UK ETA Enters Full Effect in February 2026 for Visa-Free Travelers
Starting February 25, 2026, many visa-free travelers must obtain a £16 ETA before boarding. Valid two years or…
Is Canada’s immigration out of control? Data shows slowdowns
In 2025 Canada deliberately reduced immigration growth: Q1 permanent admissions were 104,256 and the new plan cuts 2025…
Canada Rolls Out CAD 1.7B Talent Drive as U.S. H-1B Costs Rise
Canada will spend CAD 1.7 billion across 12 years to attract 1,000+ leading researchers, funding early‑career programs and…
Canada visa: Indian visitor wait 117 days; work permits 11 weeks
IRCC reports visitor visa processing from India at 117 days (80% measure) and outside-Canada work permits around 105…
Canada invites 1,000 healthcare workers for PR via Express Entry
On Dec. 11, 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 healthcare-category ITAs with a 476 CRS cut‑off and a Nov. 26…
Holland College Chief: Study Permits Are ‘No Good’ Without Students
Holland College reported international enrollment fell 47% in 2025 and could drop another 300 students in 2026/27, triggering…
Avoid PGWP Refusals: IRCC’s 2025 Language and CIP Proofs
Following a rise in PGWP refusals, IRCC requires applicants to upload language test reports and CIP-coded official graduation…
Canada Grants 14-Day Work Permits for Nominated Physicians to Start Work
Canada launched a 14-day work-permit lane for provincially nominated, licensed, practice-ready doctors with job offers, plus a new…
Student Career Guide to 2030: Skills, Jobs, and Global Opportunities
The guide recommends a staged career path from programming fundamentals through cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and global teamwork to…