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.
Is AI Responsible for the Drop in Canadian Student Visas to Indians?
In 2025, Canada cut Indian study permits by 31% due to caps, doubled financial proofs, and added attestation letters. These harder rules delay approvals and increase competition, pushing Indian students…
Trump Launches New Visa Program for Migrant Workers at Farmers’ Request
Launching in July 2025, the new visa program expands H-2B visas and creates streamlined processing to help U.S.…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 320 Invitations in June Immigration Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador’s June 2025 immigration draw issued 320 invitations via its Enhanced EOI system, prioritizing applicants who…
U.S. Raises Tariffs to 35% on Canadian Imports Over Fentanyl Concerns
The US will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports from August 1, 2025, to pressure Canada over…
Trump’s 35% Tariff Plan Deepens US-Canada Trade Rift
On August 1, 2025, the US applies a 35% tariff on Canadian goods following trade disputes. Existing tariffs…
Senate Proposes Key Recommendations on Work Permit Policies in 2025
Senate lawmakers in 2025 focus on changing asylum-seeker work permit rules and reversing DHS extensions. Bipartisan support emerges…
Mass Deportations Devastate Small Businesses, Owners Report
Project 2025’s mass deportations disrupt California’s immigrant-owned businesses, causing labor shortages and economic losses. Protections like TPS and…
Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Starting August 1
Starting August 1, 2025, the U.S. enforces a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, impacting trade and prices. Stacking…
Indian-Origin Student Pilot Among Two Killed in Canada Midair Collision
Two student pilots died midair near Steinbach Airport on July 8, 2025. Victims included Indian-origin Sreehari Sukesh and…
International Student Voices Concerns Over Tightened Work Permits and Borders
New U.S. policies from July 2025 impose stricter visa scrutiny for China and Hong Kong students, restrict travel…