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.
Canadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says crossing was accidental
On May 12, 2025, Bangladeshi refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar was detained by ICE after crossing at Buffalo; Canada refused readmission under the STCA, citing no exemption. Advocates say fast screenings…
Hackers briefly take over Windsor airport screens and PA systems
Hackers briefly hijacked screens and PA systems at Windsor, Victoria and Kelowna on October 14, 2025, broadcasting political…
Ontario IMG Residency Eligibility for 2026 R-1: Key Updates
Ontario instituted a mid-cycle rule requiring two years of Ontario high school for IMGs to access first-round residency…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The…
Canada’s Small Landlords Face Uncertainty as Student Demand Falls
A federal cap on study permits led to a roughly 70% fall in international student arrivals in 2025…
Eight Punjabi men charged in $400k mail theft; deportation likely
Operation Undeliverable uncovered an organized mail theft ring in Peel and Halton that allegedly stole over $400,000. Eight…
IRCC Extends Open Work Permit Validity for TR to PR to Dec 31, 2026
IRCC extended open work permits for 2021 TR to PR applicants and eligible family members through December 31,…
New Express Entry Scam Distorting Canada’s Immigration System
Fraud rings are selling fake TEF/TCF French results to boost CRS scores for Express Entry in 2025. IRCC…
Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?
A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a…
Bill C-3 Tightens Residency, Language Rules for Descent Citizenship
Bill C-3 (2025) removes the first-generation cap and lets citizenship pass beyond one generation if a Canadian parent…