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.
Alberta Demands Federal Immigration Cap at 1% to Ease Strains
Alberta requested a 1% annual immigration cap on August 16, 2025, to reduce pressure on services. Federal PR caps fall to 395,000 in 2025, with study permit and PNP limits…
Air Canada labor deal could reshape pay for North American crews
Air Canada and CUPE ratified a five-year contract July 18, 2025 covering roughly 10,500 flight attendants with an…
Alberta Issues 683 PR Invitations in Three August 2025 Draws
Alberta’s August 2025 AAIP draws issued 683 invitations, emphasizing healthcare and AOS. With nominations halved to 4,875 and…
Who’s Prioritized For The Atlantic Immigration Program In 2025: Key Groups
The 2025 Atlantic Immigration Program emphasizes healthcare, tech, social assistance, and construction, favoring applicants already in Atlantic Canada.…
Canada trims 2025 immigration targets while boosting Francophone intake
The 2025–2027 plan lowers Canada’s 2025 immigration target to 395,000 and halves PNP allocations for 2025. Ottawa raises…
Air Canada Strike Forces Cancellations at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
On August 18, 2025, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge mainline flights remain cancelled amid a CUPE strike,…
Canada Immigration Processing Times Updated — August 2025 Breakdown and Targets
August 2025 IRCC updates keep Citizenship Grant at 10 months, speed FSWP (7 months) and Express Entry PNP…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations Under NLPNP and AIP Programs
Using the new EOI Immigration Accelerator, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 231 ITAs on August 13 (180 NLPNP, 51…
Eligible for Canadian Asylum but Trapped in U.S. ICE Detention: Options and Risks
Bill C-2 (June 2025) narrows asylum eligibility with a 14‑day bar for irregular crossings and a one‑year filing…
No verified case of family paying smugglers after CBSA separation
Quebec suspended new family sponsorships after hitting a 13,000 cap for June 26, 2024–June 25, 2026, forcing many…