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.
Air India Toronto to Delhi Boeing 777 diverted after lavatory failures
Air India’s Toronto-Delhi Boeing 777 faced diversion to Frankfurt on May 2, 2025, due to severe lavatory blockages. The incident, echoing a March event, underscores the consequences of aging aircraft,…
Sault Ste. Marie reveals designated employers for Rural Community Immigration Pilot
Sault Ste. Marie opens 300 RCIP spots for 2025, prioritizing designated employers in five sectors. Applicants need a…
Air India Toronto-Delhi flight diverted to Frankfurt over toilet issue
Air India flight AI188 was diverted to Frankfurt on May 2, 2025, after clogged toilets caused major disruption.…
Canada newcomers learn French to boost permanent residency chances
French language skills now greatly enhance Permanent Residency prospects in Canada. Policy changes award extra CRS points, lower…
IRCC lets IEC participants in Canada receive work permits by mail
The IRCC now lets many IEC participants receive work permits by mail while in Canada, easing renewals and…
IRCC lets IEC work permits be mailed directly to applicants in Canada
Canada’s IRCC now lets International Experience Canada program participants receive new work permits by mail, eliminating flagpoling. To…
Canada plans new controls on study permits and work visas
Canada’s updated immigration plan (2025–2027) sets a 437,000 study permit cap, restricts spousal work permits, and enhances provincial…
French skills boost chances for permanent residency in Canada
Mastering French can secure up to 50 extra points in the Express Entry system, greatly improving PR prospects.…
Express Entry invites 1,000 education professionals in new Canada draw
Canada’s inaugural education-focused Express Entry draw, held May 1, 2025, invited 1,000 teachers and education professionals for permanent…
RCIP unveils first designated employers in Timmins for newcomers
Timmins, Ontario, announces its first RCIP and FCIP designated employers, boosting rural immigration opportunities. Foreign applicants need a…