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 Startup Visa Survives Overhaul Amid Fractured Timeline
The Startup Visa remains in Canada’s 2026–2028 plan, but IRCC lists processing times exceeding ten years as of October 2025. Backlogs (~43,200) and lower admission ceilings force founders to use…
Owen Goodman’s Canadian Citizenship Opens World Cup Wild Card Door
In October 2025 Owen Goodman received Canadian citizenship and was called up in November for friendlies. The Crystal…
Axworthy urges Canada to withdraw from the U.S. refugee pact
Lloyd Axworthy urged Canada to exit the Safe Third Country Agreement in 2025, citing U.S. detention and deportation…
Canada invites foreigners to apply for permanent residence
In November 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 CEC invites at CRS 533 and 714 PNP invites at CRS 738,…
Canada Extends Sudanese Immigration Measures Through October 2026
Canada extended fee-waiver measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada through October 28, 2026. Eligible temporary residents can apply…
Only One Kneecap Member Barred From Canada, IRCC Confirms
IRCC cancelled Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh’s eTA in August 2025 for incomplete application information; the two other Kneecap…
Indian man loses $15K over illegal Alberta immigration contract
A court found a private deal with an Alberta immigration fixer illegal and denied refund of $15,000 because…
Experts warn: Canada’s reduced immigration targets threaten reputation
Canada lowered temporary‑resident targets to address housing and infrastructure pressures, affecting international students and temporary workers. Education and…
Canada Surpasses the U.S. in Visa-Free Travel, Henley Index
In October 2025 the Henley Index put Canada at 9th with 183 visa‑free destinations, ahead of the U.S.…
Saskatchewan Refugee Claims Jump 98% Amid Immigration Cuts
A 98% spike in Saskatchewan refugee claims in 2025 ties to federal cuts lowering permanent resident targets and…