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 exempts graduate students at public DLIs from study permit caps
Starting January 1, 2026, international master’s and PhD students at public DLIs are exempt from Canada’s study permit cap and the PAL/TAL requirement, allowing direct IRCC filings. The overall cap…
Canada Moves Toward Mass Visa Cancellations Amid Trump-Style Plan
The government’s Bill C-12 would let IRCC and CBSA cancel visas for cohorts after cabinet sign-off, citing fraud…
Canada Enacts Individual Cancellation Guidelines for TRVs and eTAs
IRCC’s January 31, 2025 policy formalizes discretionary and automatic cancellations for eTAs, visas, work and study permits; operational…
Japanese Immigrants Fought for Canada in WWI While Denied Voting
In 2025 renewed attention highlights 222+ Japanese Canadians who fought in WWI while barred from voting. Many enlisted…
Canada Visa Update: Indians 99-Day Visitor, 10-Week Work Visa
As of Nov 6, 2025, IRCC shows a 99-day average for Visitor Visa decisions for Indian applicants outside…
Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update Implications
Greater 2025 coordination among India, Canada and the U.S. is increasing automated cross‑border tax notices. Migrants must file…
U.S.–Canada SSA: Totalisation, Detachment Rules, and Benefit Portability
Since August 1, 1984, the U.S.–Canada Totalisation Agreement prevents double pension deductions, uses a 60‑month detachment rule, and…
Overview of the U.S.–Canada Tax Convention for Cross-Border Workers
The U.S.–Canada tax treaty (1980/2007) prevents double taxation for cross-border workers, investors, and retirees by assigning taxing rights,…
Tri-Country Tax Filing for Indians: Canada, U.S., and India
Treaties prevent double taxation for India–U.S.–Canada filers when filings are sequenced and documented. File Canadian departure returns, report…
SSA Between India and Canada: Pension Protection and Totalisation
Effective August 1, 2015, the India–Canada SSA prevents double pension contributions for assignments up to 60 months, allows…