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British Columbia nears limit on skilled worker invitations in May 8, 2025 Draw
British Columbia drastically reduced skilled worker invitations for 2025, issuing just 94 in the first draw due to a halved…
UK to raise visa fees in 2025 to boost border security
UK visa and sponsorship fees rise in April 2025—visitor, work, and study visa costs all increase by about 7%. New…
Immigrants driving tech startups in Canada face funding challenges
Canadian tech startups led by immigrants face funding challenges, a 9.4% productivity gap, and upcoming Start-up Visa restrictions. Collaboration between…
Express Entry launches first Invitations to Apply under Education category
Canada's Express Entry Education category, launched May 1, 2025, sent 1,000 ITAs to education professionals meeting a 479 CRS score…
Canadian Telecom Firms link mobile subscriber slowdown to immigration policies
Canadian telecom firms are experiencing slower growth in mobile subscribers because of new limits on immigration and international student visas…
Canadian Snowbird Visa Act Lets Visitors Stay Longer
The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act would permit eligible Canadians aged 50+ to stay in the U.S. for up to 240…
Conestoga College international recruitment drops sharply after policy change
Conestoga College’s international student enrollment drops over 50%—not 95%—to 4,600 for Fall 2024, following Canada’s permit cap. Rumors about a…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S. tariffs fueled…