Conestoga College: 97% Permit Drop Highlights Immigration Shift Risks
Conestoga’s 97% drop in study permit approvals followed federal caps and the end of SDS, as national college…
245 American Refugee Claims in Canada in First Half 2025 Signal Surge
In early 2025, 245 Americans filed refugee claims in Canada, exceeding 2024 totals. The rise contrasts with a…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: A Practical Guide for Workers
The IMP issued 302,280 LMIA‑exempt permits in H1 2025, surpassing the annual target. Policy changes include permanent Economic…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: 2025 Work Permit Eligibility
The IMP remains Canada’s main LMIA‑exempt hiring channel (as of Sept 21, 2025). January 21, 2025 rules restrict…
IMP vs LMIA: Key Differences Shaping Canadian Work Permits
Canada separates temporary work into IMP (LMIA-exempt, policy-driven) and LMIA (labour-market test, CAD $1,000 fee). 2024–2025 reforms narrowed…
2025 Immigration Crackdowns in the US, Canada, and Beyond
From January 2025, the U.S., Canada, and partners tightened immigration via deportation operations, executive orders, admission caps, and…
Manitoba Invites Over 900 Skilled Workers to Apply for Nomination
In 2025 Manitoba issued over 900 MPNP invitations, including 77 LAAs on August 21 (cut-off 612). Federal allocation…
Study Demand Drops: US Enquiries Fall 46%, Canada Permits 48%
Demand for study in the U.S. and Canada fell sharply in 2024–2025: U.S. enquiries dropped 46%, Canada issued…
Canada-Based PM Reconsiders North America Eyes India Over Visa Hurdles
Visa uncertainty—H-1B lotteries, RFEs, and long green card waits—has pushed a Canada-based product manager toward India, where pay,…
Canada Invites 228 for Express Entry PNP: CRS 746, 600-Point Boost
IRCC’s September 15, 2025 PNP-only draw (366) invited 228 nominees with a 746 CRS cutoff, down 26 points…
Canada’s Express Entry education draw in four months lowers CRS to 462
IRCC’s September 17, 2025 education draw issued 2,500 ITAs with a 462 CRS cut-off, eligible only to profiles…
MSP Tops JD Power 2025 Airport Satisfaction Study for Second Year
MSP led JD Power’s 2025 mega airport rankings with a 660 score, ahead of DTW and PHX, based…
Canada’s C-2 Immigration Bill Could Cancel or Suspend Applications
Bill C-2 would expand CBSA and ministerial powers to cancel immigration files without notice, add a one-year refugee…
Canada’s Struggle to Retain Skilled Immigrants Amid Emigration Trends
Despite admitting 207,650 newcomers in H1 2025 and aiming for about 415,000 residents this year, Canada faces high…