Ottawa Ends Priority Processing for Iranian Work Permits Under Updated Temporary Policy
Canada's special immigration program for Iranians expired March 1, 2026, ending priority processing and open work permit access…
5,500 Invited in March 4 Express Entry Draw as CRS Cutoff Drops to 397
IRCC issued 5,500 ITAs to French-speaking candidates on March 4, 2026, with a record-low 397 CRS cutoff, marking…
Hong Kong Advances Tax Exemption for Insurance-Linked Securities, Says Christopher Hui
Hong Kong expands tax exemptions for insurance-linked securities and digital assets to boost its status as a global…
Quebec Invites 2,500 Skilled Workers to Apply, Emphasizes French Proficiency
Quebec invited 2,573 skilled workers on Feb 23, 2026, via the PSTQ program, focusing on regulated professions, French…
Canada Launches 5-Year RCIP and FCIP Pilots with LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
IRCC clarifies LMIA-exempt work permit rules for RCIP and FCIP pilots, allowing applicants and families to work in…
Manitoba Sends New Letters of Advice to Apply in Provincial Nominee Program
Manitoba issues 72 invitations in latest MPNP Draw #265, targeting strategic recruitment initiatives for skilled workers in Manitoba…
Canada Doubles Work Experience Requirement for Express Entry Candidates
Canada increases Express Entry experience requirements from 6 to 12 months for category-based draws to ensure newcomers are…
Canada Cuts Study Visa Permits, Squeezing International Student Visas
Canada cuts 2026 international student permits to 155,000, causing a $5.7B loss and driving students toward Ireland and…
Canada Moves to Revoke Tahawwur Rana Hussain Citizenship Over Mumbai Attacks
Canada seeks to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship over alleged fraud and ties to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, testing…
IRCC Limits Canada Study Permit Validity for Pre-Program Courses
IRCC shortens prerequisite study permit validity to course length plus 90 days, ending the previous one-year buffer to…
Express Entry Focuses on Transportation Jobs to Fill Labour Shortages
Canada adds transportation roles to Express Entry, allowing skilled aviation and automotive workers to gain residency with lower…
Express Entry Draw for Physicians Sets Lowest Comprehensive Ranking System Score Since 2021
Canada invites 391 physicians with a record-low 169 CRS score in its first targeted Express Entry draw of…
Express Entry Shift Puts Canadian Work Experience and Skilled Military Recruits Front and Center
Canada adds five Express Entry categories for 2026 and raises work experience requirements to 12 months to target…
Canada Issues Removal Orders for 2,831 Indians in Immigration Crackdown
Canada hits a five-year high in deportations in 2025, with over 18,785 removals and 29,000 pending cases amid…