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 sees new visa-free travel options as Caribbean nations open doors
Canada and Caribbean Nations now offer visa-free and easier travel options, boosting tourism and business after stricter U.S. border rules. Major islands grant Canadians easy entry; Canada introduces eTA for…
British Columbia nears limit on skilled worker invitations in May 8, 2025 Draw
British Columbia drastically reduced skilled worker invitations for 2025, issuing just 94 in the first draw due to…
UK to raise visa fees in 2025 to boost border security
UK visa and sponsorship fees rise in April 2025—visitor, work, and study visa costs all increase by about…
Immigrants driving tech startups in Canada face funding challenges
Canadian tech startups led by immigrants face funding challenges, a 9.4% productivity gap, and upcoming Start-up Visa restrictions.…
Express Entry launches first Invitations to Apply under Education category
Canada's Express Entry Education category, launched May 1, 2025, sent 1,000 ITAs to education professionals meeting a 479…
Canadian Telecom Firms link mobile subscriber slowdown to immigration policies
Canadian telecom firms are experiencing slower growth in mobile subscribers because of new limits on immigration and international…
Can Canadian Snowbirds Stay Longer in the U.S.? Visa Act and B-2 Rules
Canadian snowbirds must stick to the 182-day U.S. stay limit in 2026 as the Snowbird Visa Act remains…
Conestoga College international recruitment drops sharply after policy change
Conestoga College’s international student enrollment drops over 50%—not 95%—to 4,600 for Fall 2024, following Canada’s permit cap. Rumors…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S.…
Ukrainian couple say lawyer vanished after taking $3,000 in Canada
A Ukrainian couple’s $3,000 loss to a disappearing Canadian immigration lawyer highlights fraud risks for newcomers. Verifying credentials,…