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Provincial Nominee Programs: Unlocking 600 Express Entry CRS Points
Express Entry–aligned PNPs give 600 CRS points, turning mid-range profiles into likely ITA recipients. Create an Express Entry profile, pursue…
IRCC Ends Facilitation for Express Entry; Medical Exams Now Required
From August 21, 2025 IRCC requires IMEs at Express Entry submission; the facilitation window closed October 21, 2025. Missing medicals…
Ontario IMG Residency Eligibility for 2026 R-1: Key Updates
Ontario instituted a mid-cycle rule requiring two years of Ontario high school for IMGs to access first-round residency matching, moving…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The U.S. offers…
Canada Work Permit Extension 2025: Rules, Eligibility & Application
File your Canada work permit extension online at least 30 days before expiry to keep working under implied status; fee…
Canada Narrowed PGWP: 920 Programs Eligible in 2025 Update
Canada tightened PGWP rules in 2025 by aligning eligible CIP fields with labour shortages. IRCC removed 178 fields, added 119…
Canada Immigration Backlog Tops 959,000 as of August 2025
By August 31, 2025, Canada’s immigration backlog hit nearly 959,000 cases, with PR files most affected—about 52.1% overdue. Service-standard compliance…
U.S. H-1B Surcharge Pushes Indian Tech Talent Toward Alternatives
Starting September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge will apply to new H-1B petitions filed abroad for 12 months, plus higher…