Third Express Entry Draw Feb 2026: 279 ITAs Issued Under PNP
Third Express Entry Draw of February 2026 Issues 279 ITAs Under PNP February 17, 2026 – Asif Consulting reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the third Express Entry draw of February on February 16, 2026, issuing 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This round targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee […]
Australia 2026: New Subclass 482 SID Visa Explained
Australia 2026: What the New Subclass 482 (SID) Visa Means for Employers By Asif Consulting Australia’s skilled migration system has entered a new phase in 2026. While the Subclass 482 visa remains the primary employer-sponsored work visa, it now operates under the modern Skills in Demand (SID) framework. The changes are not cosmetic; they reshape […]
Canada 2026 RCIP: Occupations List for 9 Communities
Canada Releases 2026 Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) Occupations Across 9 Communities By Asif Consulting | Canada Immigration News | February 2026 Canada has officially released updated details for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) 2026, with 9 out of 14 participating communities publishing their priority occupations, intake schedules, and employer requirements. The RCIP is […]
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 […]