Singapore to Grant Up to 40,000 Permanent Residencies a Year, Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong Says
Singapore to grant 40,000 PRs annually through 2030, while the U.S. implements security holds on Nigerian applications, marking…
Canada’s Liberal Party Backs Visa-Free Travel for Ukrainians with Biometric Passports
Canada's Liberal Party backs visa-free travel for Ukrainians, but current federal rules still require visitor visas while prioritizing…
Report on New Temporary Rural Work Permit Policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec Unverified
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…
Immigration Department Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Refugee Applicants
Canada notifies 30,000 asylum seekers that late claims are now ineligible under Bill C-12, potentially leading to deportations…
Canada Tightens LMIA Rules for Low-Wage Stream in Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada tightens 2026 LMIA rules, doubling advertising time and cutting worker targets while shifting focus toward LMIA-exempt International…
Canada Targets 100,000 Express Entry Applicants as Federal Skilled Worker Class Merges
IRCC proposes merging FSWC, CEC, and FSTC into a single Express Entry pathway to simplify immigration and address…
Alberta Invites 300 Healthcare and Skilled Workers to Apply Through Express Entry
Alberta's AAIP issued targeted invitations in March 2026 for healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors across multiple immigration pathways.
Healthcare Professionals Get Easier English Test Path for U.S. Work Permits
CGFNS lowered the PTE Academic speaking score from 63 to 50 for VisaScreen applicants in 2026, easing U.S.…
Canada Opens Special Immigration Measures for Temporary Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
Canada launches special immigration rules to help residents recover status and speed up entry for emergency responders during…
NDP Leader Avi Lewis Calls to End Safe Third Country Agreement, Boost Refugee Intake
NDP's Avi Lewis calls to scrap the US-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement and grant immediate permanent residency to…
Canada Extends Work Permits for Ukrainians Under CUAET as UCC Urges Path to Permanent Residence
Canada extends Ukrainian open work permits until 2027, while advocates renew calls for a permanent residency pathway for…
Canada Invites 3,000 Trade Workers in First 2026 Express Entry Draw
Canada invites 3,000 skilled trades workers in the first 2026 Express Entry trades draw with a CRS cutoff…
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…
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,…