IRCC Holds New Express Entry Draw, Invites More PNP Candidates
IRCC Conducts Latest Express Entry Draw, Issues More Invitations to PNP Candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 228 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw took place on September 5, 2025, with candidates needing a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]
Australia Migration Program 2025–26
Australia Announces 2025–26 Migration Program with 185,000 Places The Australian Government has confirmed that the permanent Australia Migration Program 2025–26 will remain at 185,000 places, maintaining the same levels as the previous year. The program continues to prioritise skilled migration, with 132,200 places (71%) allocated to the Skill stream. This stream aims to boost Australia’s […]
Big News: Latest Invitations Released for Australia 189 Visa
Big News: Fresh 189 Invitations Released After months of silence, the Department of Home Affairs has finally issued a new Skilled Independent 189 visa invitations round, bringing relief and excitement for many skilled migration applicants. At Asif Consulting, we are pleased to share that this round has seen a strong movement — with invitations being […]
Canada Invites 5,000 in Latest Healthcare & Social Services Draw
Great news for healthcare and social service workers! In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue to prioritize healthcare and social service occupations under the Express Entry system. This year alone, 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have already been issued under this category. The latest draw had a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) cut-off […]
US to Introduce New $250 US Visa Fee for Visitors
US to Introduce New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee for Visitors The United States will soon introduce a new $250 visa integrity fee for most international visitors who need a non-immigrant visa to enter the country. This new fee is part of a recently passed domestic policy bill. Who Will Pay the Fee? The fee applies […]
Canada Express Entry Healthcare Draw 2025
Canada Express Entry Healthcare Draw 2025 Invites 4,000 Professionals Canada Express Entry Healthcare Draw 2025 in its immigration strategy. On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services occupations category through the Express Entry system. To qualify, candidates needed: A minimum […]
Skilled Migration Nominations Australia 2024-2025
Australia States Issue Thousands of Skilled Migration Nominations Australia 2024-2025 Australia’s state and territory governments have actively supported the country’s Skilled Migration Nominations Australia 2024-2025. They have issued thousands of nominations under key visa subclasses between July 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, according to the latest government data. This surge reflects the nation’s strategic […]
New Zealand Increases Work Hours for International Students 2025
New Zealand Increases Work Hours and Post-Study Opportunities for International Students New Zealand Increases Work Hours Starting November 2025 Great news for international students! New Zealand has announced exciting updates to student visa rules, making it easier for students to work while they study and after they graduate. Key Highlights: From November 3, 2025, students […]
Canadian Experience Class draw July 2025
IRCC Issues 3,000 Invitations in Latest CEC Draw In a surprise move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a Canadian Experience Class draw July 2025 (CEC) Express Entry draw today — Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — instead of the usual Thursday schedule. This draw brought good news for many candidates: 3,000 Invitations to Apply […]
Canada immigration changes 2025
Canada immigration changes 2025: What You Need to Know Canada’s immigration department, IRCC, has unveiled its Canada immigration changes 2025 Departmental Plan, outlining significant changes to work permits, permanent residency (PR) pathways, and the system’s approach to serving newcomers. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what’s changing and why it matters. New Immigration Pathways & Work […]