Breaking: Big Changes to English Tests for Australia Visas
On 7 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs instituted what could be considered one of the most important changes to the list of approved English tests in years. These…
Express Entry: IRCC holds selection for CEC candidates
In the Express Entry draw with an emphasis on CEC candidates, 1,000 ITAs were issued by IRCC on 4 August. To date, the candidates considered had: A minimum CRS score…
First Express Entry Draw of August 2025 Issues 225 ITAs
The IRCC started the month of August with a very anticipated Express Entry draw wherein 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued for permanent residence. The recent Express Entry draw…
Canada To Require Language Tests For Open Work Permits In 2026
Canada is poised to overhaul the International Mobility Program (IMP) with a significant policy reversal, favoring open work permit applicants who only need to demonstrate proficiency in either English or…
Provincial immigration candidates receive invitations in Newfoundland and Labrador’s latest draw
On July 29, Newfoundland and Labrador undertook its sixth provincial immigration draw of 2025. Invitations were issued to potential candidates of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and…
New US immigration rules aim to verify genuine family ties in green card sponsorships
New policy guidance has been issued by USCIS to further vet family-based immigrant visa petitions that affect green card holders. (Reuters ) Now, new immigration rules apply to a green…
