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 Strengthens Border Crime Fight with Strong Borders Act, CBSA Powers, Coast Guard
Canada's Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) seeks to expand CBSA and Coast Guard powers to fight fentanyl and crime, sparking debate over privacy and state...
U.S. Border Officers Use Device Searches to Screen Canadian Travelers’ Admissibility
Canada warns travelers that U.S. border agents can search phones and tablets in 2026; travelers should minimize data…
New Brunswick Business Leaders Warn Federal Immigration Cuts Threaten Growth
New Brunswick leaders warn federal immigration cuts threaten growth, while U.S. employers face new H-1B filing requirements and…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…
Not Selected in H-1B? Canada PR via Express Entry Still Demands Strong Credentials
USCIS to finish FY 2027 H-1B selections by March 31, 2026. Employers must file petitions by June 30.…
Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, Gets Royal Assent
Canada enacts Bill C-12, imposing strict new asylum deadlines and expanding executive powers over visas despite warnings from…
Canada Reports 239 Visa Cancellations Over Iran Regime Links, IRCC Says
Canada cancels 239 visas tied to the Iranian regime while maintaining support for ordinary Iranian nationals through targeted…
IRCC Portal Outage Triggers 48-Hour Extension for Time-Sensitive Immigration Filings
IRCC grants automatic 48-hour extensions after a 9-hour portal outage in March 2026; U.S. immigration filings continue despite…
Bill C‑12 Receives Royal Assent, Tightening Canada’s Asylum Rules
Canada enacts Bill C-12, tightening asylum eligibility with retroactive rules and granting Cabinet new powers to suspend groups…
Bill C‑12 Moves Toward Royal Assent with New Asylum Ineligibility Rules
Canada’s Bill C-12 introduces retroactive asylum ineligibility and a one-year filing limit, potentially terminating claims before they reach…