A coalition of colleges, international-education groups, and labor unions has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule that would introduce fixed four-year admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I-status foreign media representatives.
A British pilots’ union has warned that a silent mechanical defect in certain Airbus cockpit fire-switch panels can cause an uncommanded engine shutdown during flight. The defect is caused by a faulty retaining pin that can release the cockpit fire-switch button without pilot input, leading to a potential catastrophic engine loss.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the United States over the next year, with the first 20 scheduled to arrive in Monrovia on Thursday.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest monthly update on application processing, showing 2,011,375 applications finalized in the first half of 2026. As of June 30, the department had 1,539,785 applications in inventory, an increase of 22,015 from May. The breakdown includes 712,795 permanent residence applications, 401,280 temporary residence applications, and 425,710 citizenship applications.
Newcomers to Canada with international credentials can strengthen their job search by understanding employer needs and communicating their skills and experience.
The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the queue. The surge follows Bill C-3, which removed the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, and a recent review of issued certificates. Applicants are advised to apply promptly, consider expedited processing, or seek legal assistance if facing delays.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance on determining whether an alien applying for adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident is likely to become a public charge.
A Cuban national has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle aliens into the United States, commit asylum fraud, and launder money.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in various in-demand sectors.
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be processed. Applicants may face a dilemma when their grandparent's birth certificate, a crucial document, is delayed or missing.
Researching family history often assumes a Canadian ancestor was born in Canada. However, this is not the only way to have a Canadian link in a citizenship-by-descent case.
The province of British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative, a pathway to permanent residence for cleaners and security staff employed by a B.C. health authority.
The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3 and August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351-400 and 501-600 score bands.