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Canada invites 291 for permanent residency, cut-off score rises to 855

Canada invited 291 foreign nationals for permanent residency under its latest Express Entry draw, with the CRS cut-off rising to 855

Canada courts tech talent after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock

Canada is positioning itself to lure tech workers priced out of the US after Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with Prime Minister Mark Carney signalling fresh incentives for skilled migrants

Canada immigration backlog at 1 million, permanent residency leads delays

Canada's immigration backlog has surged to 959,000 cases, with delays now affecting nearly half of all applications under processing

Trump's H-1B fee: Canada's big chance to lure global tech talent?

Canada could gain as Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee pushes tech firms to hire more in Toronto and Vancouver

Canada Express Entry: 228 foreigners invited for PR, cut-off falls to 746

Under Canada Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program allows provinces and territories to select immigrants who meet their economic and labour needs

Canada visa fraud: IRCC warns Indians about fake agents and forged visas

Canada cautions applicants about scams, cash-only deals, and fake documents as Indian police probe forged visas and Canada uncovers online fraud networks

Canada visa wait times: Get PR card in 36 days, work visa in 8 weeks

Latest IRCC data shows rising delays for Indian applicants, with PR, study and visitor visas taking weeks to months depending on route and location

Canada should reform or axe foreign worker visa: British Columbia premier

British Columbia's David Eby urges Ottawa to act on temporary worker scheme as youth joblessness rises to 14.6% and pressure mounts across parties

Canada rejects 80% Indian student visas in 2025 amid stricter rules

IRCC data show record 62% rejection rate overall; Ottawa cuts permits, doubles funds proof, and shuts Student Direct Stream

Canada invites 2,643 foreigners for PR in Ontario's healthcare, edu sector

Ontario issued a record 2,643 permanent residency invitations on September 2, 2025, targeting healthcare, education and support sector workers

Canada study visa: Indians need ₹14 lakh as proof of funds after 11% hike

Students applying after September 1 must show more money in bank; a family of four now needs CA$42,543 (₹26.2 lakh) to qualify for study permit

Canada student visas down 66%, foreign worker arrivals cut by half in 2025

Canada cut new student visas by 66 per cent and temporary worker arrivals by 51 per cent in early 2025, as IRCC tightened caps and raised requirements

Canada visas in August: Indian visitor takes 45 days, work permit 7 weeks

Canada's updated visa timelines show Indian visitor visas now take 45 days, while work permits are processed in just over seven weeks

Want PR and job in Canada? French may be the new ticket in for Indians

Indians are learning French as Canada cuts immigration but boosts francophone admissions outside Quebec for jobs and permanent residency

Canada Express Entry: 192 foreigners get PR invites, cut-off hits 800

Canada's IRCC invited 192 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 800, the second-highest score of 2025

Canada Express Entry: PR applicants need mandatory upfront medical exam

From August 21, 2025, Canada Express Entry PR applicants must complete a medical exam before applying, covering all family members, even non-accompanying

Asylum not a shortcut to immigration: Canada warns amid surge in claims

Canada warns asylum seekers it's no shortcut to immigration as border arrests rise and international student claims hit record highs

From illness to violence: What's behind 1,203 lost Indian lives in Canada?

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that most deaths in Canada between 2020 and 2024 were caused due to medical illness or old age

Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR

IRCC issues 225 ITAs under Express Entry for PNP candidates with a CRS cut-off of 739 in the first August 2025 draw

Canada visa lottery: 17860 parents, grandparents of migrants invited for PR

Canada has reopened its Parents and Grandparents Program for 2025, with IRCC sending 17,860 invitations by lottery. Selected applicants must apply by October 9