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Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error

IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and daughter, and…

Immigration Lawyers Warn Processing Tech Drives Unfair Visa Refusals

IRCC’s July 29, 2025 transparency update adds officer decision notes to some refusals, but lawyers warn notes don’t fix automated…

French-Speaking Immigration Approvals: Why They Fall and What Changes

Canada reduced its 2025 permanent resident target to 395,000 while prioritizing Francophone newcomers outside Quebec (8.5% in 2025; 12% by…

Canada Expands PR Opportunities for Students After Reforms

Canada capped 2025 study permit processing at 437,000 and required PAL/TAL attestations, while increasing DLI oversight. PGWP eligibility tightened, then…

Canada Child Benefit Payment Arrives September 19, 2025

The Canada Child Benefit on September 19, 2025, will include a 2.8% inflation adjustment. Max monthly rates: $666.42 (under 6)…

Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know

IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around CA$20,635), tougher…

Alberta Adds Citizenship Marker to Driver’s Licences, Fall 2026

Alberta will add a “CAN” citizenship marker and health care numbers to driver’s licences and provincial IDs beginning Fall 2026.…

IEC Invites Over 3,500 Candidates in Latest Rounds, 2025 Update

IRCC invited over 3,500 candidates to the 2025 IEC pool, which remains open. The program offers 12–24 month work permits…