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 Exceeds One Million at Year-End 2025 Despite Processing Gains
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…
British Columbia PNP Invites 889 Skilled Workers in Skills Immigration Draw
BC PNP issued 889 invitations in February 2026, targeting high-wage earners and high-scoring candidates to maximize the province's…
IRCC Sends 8,676 IEC Invitations as Youth Mobility Season Gains Momentum
IRCC issues 8,676 IEC invites and ends flagpoling, while the U.S. increases exchange visitor vetting and updates the…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 445 Invitations in 2026 Draws with Enhanced Expression of Interest
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 immigration invitations in March 2026, targeting healthcare and energy sectors via the NLPNP…
Canada Fast-Tracks Young Professionals Permits for Portugal and Taiwan Under IEC
Canada launches new 2026 IEC work permit pathways for Portuguese and Taiwanese youth, offering LMIA-exempt, employer-specific professional development…
IRCC Updates Canada Visa Processing Times, Delays Express Entry Biometrics
IRCC's March 2026 update reveals wide gaps in processing times across economic, family, and temporary streams, influenced by…
Canada Opens Student Visas as UK Study Ban Leaves Thousands in Limbo
UK halts study visas for four nations due to asylum surges, while Canada remains open with fast-track options…