Canadian Elections: A New Chapter for Pakistani Immigrants
As Canada gears up for its federal elections, Pakistani immigrants are watching closely. With Canada aiming to welcome 1.5 million immigrants by 2025, this community is poised to play a significant role in shaping the country’s future. Pakistani-Canadian MP Salma Zahid is defending her seat against Conservative candidate Belent Mathew, highlighting the diverse representation in […]
A New Door Opens: Quebec’s Revamped Immigration Policy Welcomes Pakistani Professionals
Exciting news for Pakistani professionals who are looking to make their mark in Canada! Quebec is reviving its Regular Skilled Worker Program on June 30, 2025, offering a promising pathway to permanent residency. This move is part of a broader effort to address Quebec’s labor needs while providing a streamlined route for skilled workers to […]
Another Golden Visa Scheme – This Time From The New Zealand
New Zealand has launched a revamped investor visa program this April 1, 2025, joining the global race to attract high-net-worth individuals. This scheme replaces the Active Investor Plus Visa with two new options: the Growth and Balanced categories. The Growth category requires NZD $5 million over three years, while the Balanced category demands NZD $10 […]
Illegal Immigration Crisis Declared as Emergency by Trump
President Elect-Donald J Trump has made a plan for mass deportation of the Illegal Immigrants who have entered US soil. This plan involves Trump’s national emergency declaration and using military assets for this agenda to become a success. This has to do with the current government’s claim they’re doing this to reverse the ‘Biden’s illegal […]
UAE Restore Visit Visa Access for Pakistanis
After two years of restrictions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now ended the visit visa ban on Pakistani people. This announcement is a big step forward to a better diplomatic understanding, and relations, and promises to benefit tourism, commerce, and social relationships between the countries. With Dubai being one of the most visited cities […]
IRCC released 500 Invitations for Canadian Experience Class in Second Express Entry Draw of the Week
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada released 500 Invitations to Apply for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class this week into the second Express Entry draw. To be invited, candidates must have scored at least 539 points based on the Comprehensive Ranking System. Earlier this week, 1,613 candidates holding Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations were issued […]
1,613 PNP applicants invited in the latest Express Entry draw
Recently, the IRCC conducted the latest Express Entry draw on 7th October, 2024. This draw is aimed to issue the Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 1,613 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants with a minimum of 743 CRS points. Latest Express Entry Draw Details Canada has issued 1,613 Invitations through the latest express entry draw on […]
CBC News Investigates Human Smuggling on Quebec-N.Y. Border
A U.S. farmer demonstrated for CBC News how many immigrants are crossing illegally from Quebec across his property, even as a suspected terrorist arrested in Ormstown, Que., brought attention to border security woes. Immigration Minister Marc Miller did not outline new measures but indicated the government is pursuing visa integrity measures. He added that might […]
New restrictions on Canada’s TFW finally in place
As of September 26th, the federal government will no longer accept Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) within the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program in areas of the country with an unemployment rate above 6%. The ability to source up to 20 percent of a business’s labor force from this specific low-wage […]
Canada needs to do a ’stronger job’ of curbing misuse of visitor’s visas, Miller says
Immigration minister Marc Miller says Canada needs to prevent the abuse of visitor visas. The government’s investigation into visa applications from India and scrutiny of closer visa applications from India has also been decided by Canada. Said Miller: “Much has been done to take care of visitors. However, we must make sure strict controls are […]