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 Eases Express Entry Rules for Foreign Doctors with Canadian Work Experience
Canada launches a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors with Canadian experience to address medical shortages and streamline residency.
IRCC Cuts Force Cities Like Ottawa to Shoulder Asylum Seeker Housing Costs
Canada shifts asylum housing costs to cities as IRCC ends hotel funding, emphasizing local reception centers and reduced…
Budget Law Tightens Flat Tax for New Residents, Keeping Italy Attractive to Expats
Italy raises its annual flat tax for new residents to €300,000 and doubles family fees to €50,000, effective…
Bill C-3 Eases First-Generation Limit for Americans Claiming Canadian Citizenship by Descent
Bill C-3's removal of Canada's first-generation limit sparks a massive surge in citizenship applications from U.S. citizens seeking…
Denmark Freezes Nearly All Citizenship Applications, Ministry of Immigration and Integration Says
Denmark suspends citizenship processing until after the March 24th election, citing the need for clarity on future rules…
Brazil Grants Visa-Free Entry to Irish with Ordinary Passports Under Ordinance 18/2026
Brazil waives visitor visas for Irish citizens, allowing 90 days of visa-free travel for tourism and business meetings…
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab Opens Path for 33,000 Workers in In-Demand Sectors
Canada confirms a one-time TR-to-PR pathway for 33,000 workers in essential sectors, with formal IRCC guidelines expected in…
Pritam Singh Urges Transparency in Process for New Citizens and Permanent Residents
Singapore's Pritam Singh calls for transparent immigration results as the government sets a 2026–2031 target of 25,000–30,000 new…
Canada Extends Open Work Permits for Iranian Nationals Amid Ongoing Restrictions
Canada extends open work permit measures for eligible Iranian nationals until March 2027, offering a one-time two-year extension…
Canada Eases Work Permit Extensions for Iranians as IRCC Revives Support Measures
IRCC extends Iranian work permit measures to March 2027, narrowing eligibility to existing workers and removing fee waivers…