IEC 2026 Working Holiday Canada: What You Need to Know
IEC 2026 Working Holiday Canada Yes, Canada opened the IEC 2026 Working Holiday Canada season early, and they already sent 10,000+ Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the first round. Total Working Holiday spots this year are around 42,000+, so more draws will happen. What’s really going on? Asif Consulting What is this visa exactly? The […]
Canada LMIA-Exempt Work Permits 2026: Important Update
Major Changes Coming to Canada LMIA-Exempt Work Permits 2026 Canada is preparing for several important changes to Canada LMIA-Exempt Work Permits 2026. These permits are issued under the International Mobility Program (IMP) and do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Below is a clear breakdown of what foreign workers and international students should […]
Canada PNP Express Entry Draw 2026: Huge PNP Update, CRS Cutoff Hits 746
681 ITAs issued with CRS Cutoff of 746 On January 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only Canada PNP Express Entry Draw 2026 issuing 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw once again highlights a key trend for early 2026: provincial nominations are one of the […]
USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase 2026
US Premium Processing Visa Fees to Increase from March 1, 2026 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a fee hike for USCIS premium processing services, effective March 1, 2026. This change applies to all applications filed on or after that date. The revision is made under the USCIS Stabilization Act, which allows […]
Victoria ROI 2026 invitations
Victoria ROI 2026 invitations Round – 15 January 2026 Update by Asif Consulting | Australia Skilled Migration Victoria conducted a targeted Registration of Interest Victoria ROI 2026 invitations on 15 January 2026 under the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa programs. This was a small and highly selective round, focusing […]
First Express Entry Draw 2026: 574 PNP Invitations Issued
First Express Entry Draw of 2026 Issues 574 Invitations Under PNP Canada has officially started 2026 with its first Express Entry draw, and it was a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–focused round. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 574 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, highlighting once again how powerful a provincial nomination can […]
10 New Canadian Laws Effective in 2026
10 Major Canadian Laws and Rules Coming Into Effect in 2026 New Canadian Laws 2026 enters with a wide-ranging set of federal and provincial changes that directly affect taxes, salaries, banking fees, home buying, road safety, public services, and consumer protection. Some rules take effect immediately from January 1, 2026, while others roll out later […]
Canada Immigration Update 2026
Canada Immigration to Change Significantly in 2026 Canada is entering 2026 with some of the most structured and tightly managed immigration reforms in recent years. Instead of one major announcement, the government is rolling out multiple coordinated changes across permanent residence, temporary visas, international students, Express Entry, and provincial nominee programs. These reforms point to […]
Ontario Issues 1,231 PR Invites in 10 OINP Draws
Ontario Issues 1,231 New PR Invitations Across 10 OINP Draws Ontario has announced a major round of immigration activity under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), inviting 1,231 candidates for permanent residency on December 11, 2025. These invitations were issued through 10 region-focused draws, covering nearly every part of the province including Eastern Ontario, Northern […]
Canada’s First December Express Entry Draw: 1,123 Invites
First Express Entry Draw of December Issues 1,123 PR Invitations Asif Consulting Update Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details of the Canada’s First December Express Entry Draw 2025, and it brought major developments for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. IRCC invited 1,123 applicants to apply for permanent residence in the latest round. […]