CANADA IMMIGRATION
Federal and provincial immigration programs for Canada — Express Entry, PNP, Atlantic Immigration, and Rural and Northern pathways. CRS score analysis, NOC codes, and settlement resources for newcomers.
Canada Raises Provincial Nominee Program Quotas 31%, Easing Permanent Residence
Canada increases 2026 Provincial Nominee Program allocations by 31%, reaching up to 91,500 spots to help provinces meet specific regional labor market needs.
Philippine Department of Justice, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, Issue Order 159
The Philippines DOJ extended visa relief for foreigners stranded by Middle East conflict travel disruptions until May 1,…
Canada Adds 91,500 Immigration Slots in 2026, Boosts Provincial Nominee Program 31%
Canada expands 2026 Provincial Nominee Program by 31%, raising admission targets to 91,500 to better align immigration with…
Canada Immigration Backlog Falls Under One Million as Work Permits Clear, Study Visas Stall
Canada's immigration backlog ended 2025 at 1,014,700 applications, driven by permanent residence growth despite improvements in study and…
Taiwan Forces South Korea Change in Immigration System After Seoul Labels It China
Taiwan changes residency labels for South Koreans and warns of further immigration system updates unless Seoul corrects "China…
Canada Plans to Restore Job Offer Points in Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System
IRCC to reintroduce Express Entry points for high-wage job offers in 2026, targeting candidates with Canadian work experience…
Ministry Faces Backlash as Visa Denials for Foreign Students Reveal Policy Gap
U.S. student visa denials hit a record 41% in 2024, causing major enrollment drops and sparking concerns over…
5,000 Cases Tested as IRCC Rolls Out 2026 AI Strategy, Keeping Decisions a Black Box
IRCC launches an AI Strategy to manage 5 million annual applications, promising human oversight amid concerns over algorithmic…
Ottawa Increases Rural Low-Wage Cap, Lets Workers Change Employers on Permits
Canada expands 2026 work permits, raising rural hiring caps to 15%, speeding up employer-switching for workers, and adding…
Canada Invites 362 in PNP Express Entry Draw, Uses Tie-Breaking Rule in CRS
Canada invites 362 PNP candidates in a March 16 Express Entry draw with a minimum CRS score of…