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US visa fee hike creates a golden opportunity for Canada to attract tech talent
The recent implementation of a US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas by the US administration presents a significant opportunity ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Canada forecasts a 30% drop in Post-Graduation Work Permits for 2025
Canada's international education sector is facing a significant transformation, as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) approvals are...
Sep 30, 2025
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Carney's immigration reform faces public skepticism as nearly half rate government performance poorly
Recent polling reveals that Canadians are largely dissatisfied with the Carney government's immigration policies, with 47% rating the...
Sep 24, 2025
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Olympic hopeful Tamarri Lindo secures permanent residency after deportation threat
Canada's rising track star, Tamarri Lindo, and his family have been granted permanent resident status, following a deportation threat...
Sep 23, 2025
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IRCC's technology use raises concerns over unfair visa refusals among immigration professionals
Immigration lawyers and consultants are voicing alarm over apparent inconsistencies in Canada's visa application process, attributing...
Sep 23, 2025
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Canadians place immigration in the top five national issues
According to a new Abacus Data poll conducted September 12–17, immigration stands out as a top-five issue for Canadians, with 28% of...
Sep 22, 2025
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Quebec border crossing sees 263% surge in asylum claims amid intensified US immigration enforcement
The Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing between New York and Quebec has seen a significant 263% increase in asylum claims since...
Sep 22, 2025
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August 2025 immigration data reveals a decline in refugee claims, but the backlog continues to grow
August 2025 saw a marked decline in the number of new refugee protection claims submitted to Canada’s Refugee Protection Division (RPD),...
Sep 19, 2025
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IRCC updated processing times for September 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times data as of September 10, 2025, revealing...
Sep 12, 2025
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program enforces integrity with over $500,000 in penalties for rule violations
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has imposed $509,100 in penalties against 77 legal...
Sep 8, 2025
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Canada's Start-Up Visa program faces record-high delays and refusals in 2025
Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is experiencing unprecedented challenges with processing times reaching 52 months and refusal rates...
Aug 28, 2025
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Yukon boosts immigration opportunities: 67 additional nominee program allocations announced for 2025
The Government of Yukon has secured 67 additional allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) from Immigration, Refugees and...
Aug 28, 2025
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Surge in American refugee applications to Canada reflects growing societal tensions
Recent data from Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board reveals a significant increase in American citizens seeking refugee status in...
Aug 25, 2025
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Alberta Minister calls for urgent federal action on immigration amid record population growth
Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, has issued a statement criticizing federal immigration...
Aug 22, 2025
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Afghan refugee crisis intensifies as Tajikistan orders mass deportations, raising humanitarian concerns
A Canadian resident is urgently appealing to federal authorities to expedite his mother's refugee sponsorship case as Tajikistan...
Aug 18, 2025
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IRCC introduces mandatory upfront medical exams for Express Entry permanent residence applications starting August 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent...
Aug 14, 2025
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Canada increases settlement funds for RCIP and FCIP immigration pathways by over 30%
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant increase to the minimum settlement fund requirements...
Aug 11, 2025
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Canada increases income requirements for Super Visa sponsors
The Canadian government has implemented a 3.9% increase to the minimum income requirements for citizens and permanent residents wishing...
Aug 1, 2025
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Ottawa invests $3.2 billion to boost newcomer integration and address labour shortages
The Canadian Government has announced a significant investment of $3.2 billion over three years to enhance the integration of newcomers...
Jul 24, 2025
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IRCC warns against rising "dummy work permit" applications from unqualified applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised concerns about the increasing trend of "dummy work permit" applications,...
May 29, 2025
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