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 […]
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa Success Story
🎊 Another Major Milestone – Australian Subclass 190 ITA Received! We are excited to share another remarkable success story at Asif Consulting, where one of our valued clients has successfully received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the Australian Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa in the occupation of Nutritionist 🇦🇺✨. Receiving an ITA under Subclass […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Express Entry December 2025: CRS Score Forecast
Express Entry December 2025: Expected CRS Score & Draw Forecast As December 2025 begins, Express Entry candidates are closely watching draw patterns following one of the busiest immigration months of the year. November saw consistent draws across multiple streams including French language, CEC, PNP, and healthcare. These patterns now provide reliable guidance on what to […]
Australian Immigration Update: Dept. of Home Affairs
Breaking Australian Immigration Update – Insights from the Department of Home Affairs The Department of Home Affairs has released the 15th Edition of the Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs, offering a comprehensive overview of how Australia’s migration and citizenship systems performed during the 2024–25 financial year. This period marked significant reform, stabilization, and […]
Canada Faces Healthcare Labour Shortage
Canada Faces Critical Healthcare Labour Shortage Canada’s healthcare system is facing a deepening Healthcare Labour Shortage as thousands of professionals approach retirement age and the demand for medical services continues to rise. Policymakers are now turning to immigration as a key strategy to bridge this growing gap. Aging Workforce Driving the Shortage According to recent […]