China Rejects Li Zhenxiu Renunciation of Citizenship Over Dual Nationality Dispute
Taiwanese legislator Li Zhenxiu is caught in a legal bind after China rejected her PRC citizenship renunciation. Taiwan…
Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams in OINP Draws
Ontario issued 1,825 ITAs on February 2, 2026, targeting healthcare and regional needs through the OINP. This initial…
Quebec Ends PEQ Fast Track as Skilled Worker Selection Program PSTQ Takes Effect
Quebec has transitioned from the PEQ fast-track immigration program to the invitation-based PSTQ system. This change prioritizes French…
ICE Proposes Converting Jim Pattison Developments Ashland Warehouse Into Immigrant Processing and Holding Facility
DHS is seeking to convert a 2024-built warehouse in Hanover County, Virginia, into an ICE processing hub. The…
Thunder Bay Immigration Pilot Reaches Full Capacity in First Year
Thunder Bay has successfully maximized its first-year allocation for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, relocating 831 individuals. The…
Kristi Noem Making America Safe Again Drives Asylum Interest in Canada
The Trump administration's 'Make America Safe Again' campaign has tightened U.S. immigration pathways, resulting in high voluntary departures…
U.S. Expands Requirements Under Canada-U.S. Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement, Expanded Data Sharing, Making America Safe Again
The U.S. and Canada have expanded their immigration data-sharing agreement to include biometrics for permanent residents. Under DHS…
IRCC Updates Express Entry CEC January 21 2026 Processing Times
Recent January 2026 updates highlight faster processing for Canada's CEC pathway and new exemptions for graduate students regarding…
Air Canada Rouge Flight Ac1502 Baggage Handler Freed from Cargo Hold
A ground worker trapped in a cargo hold forced Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 to return to the…
Express Entry Candidates Decline Invitation to Apply (ita) Over Documents
Managing a Canada Express Entry ITA requires strict adherence to a 60-day window. If documentation is incomplete or…
Quebec Ends PEQ Path to Permanent Residency for Temporary Foreign Workers
Quebec is overhaulng its immigration system by ending the PEQ pathway and imposing stricter French-language requirements for temporary…
Express Entry Pool Eases as 4,672 High Scorers Exit IRCC While DHS Updates
Canada’s Express Entry pool experienced a notable thinning of high-score candidates in January 2026, easing competition for top-tier…
Immigrants Shy Away from Canada’s Largest Cities
Newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing mid-sized cities like Edmonton and Calgary over traditional hubs like Toronto and…
Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry,…