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’s New Visa Rules Curtail Indian Students’ Academic Dreams
Canada’s 2025 study permit cap cuts Indian permits 31%, doubles financial requirements, raises refusal rates to 52%, and closes the SDS fast-track. Indian students face longer waits, more paperwork, and…
Virgin Atlantic Miami to London Flight Diverts to Canada After Medical Emergency
On May 24, 2025, Virgin Atlantic’s Miami-London flight diverted to Gander following a passenger’s cardiac arrest. The crew’s…
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issues new invitations for 2025
Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program issued 158 invitations in May 2025 focusing on tourism and Alberta Opportunity streams. The…
European Airlines Slash US Routes as Demand Slumps
European carriers reduce US flights amid a 17% visitor drop and Canada-US travel collapsing 70%. Airlines redirect capacity…
Air Canada passenger suffers food poisoning on London Heathrow flight
An Air Canada passenger experienced severe food poisoning on May 16, 2025, mid-flight from London to Vancouver. Prompt…
Canada’s immigration landscape shifts as resident targets are reduced
Canada sharply cuts immigration targets in its 2025-2027 plan, prioritizing applicants with Canadian experience and key sectors. Temporary…
Lowell Menorca and mother remain protected refugees in Canada
Lowell Menorca obtained refugee status in Canada after fleeing threats by Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippines. Canada’s…
Indian students see sharp drop in Canada study permits approved
The Canadian government cut study permits for Indian students by 31% in Q1 2025 and raised financial proof…
Salmon Arm worker alleges abuse under Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Khurana’s allegations under the RNIP reveal serious rights violations against migrant workers in Salmon Arm. Legal rulings favor…
Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes raise questions on jobs, housing
Canada reduces Temporary Foreign Worker entries to 82,000 by 2025, responding to high youth unemployment and housing shortages.…