Internationally educated nurses (IENs) preparing to work in Canada can now access customized support through the Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program. This program is designed to help IENs successfully integrate into the Canadian healthcare workforce. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Who Can Benefit from the PASS Program? Offered by...
Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers are calling for more control over immigration policies, aiming to better respond to labour shortages and local economic needs. At the recent Council of the Federation summit in Muskoka, Ontario Premier Doug Ford emerged as a vocal proponent of provincial autonomy, unveiling plans for Ontario to issue...
On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in its most recent Express Entry draw, targeting candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Key Highlights of the July 22, 2025 Express Entry Draw This draw marks...
On July 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw, inviting 202 candidates to apply for permanent residency. This was a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788 required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The CRS cutoff...
How IRCC Uses AI – What It Actually Does Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employs artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics systems to manage the overwhelming volume of applications. These tools are designed not to replace human officers but to support them by filtering, sorting, and in some cases, recommending decisions....
Over the past year, processing times for various application types handled by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have shifted significantly. This article compares current IRCC processing times to those from July 2024, with a focus on permanent and temporary residence, citizenship, and other immigration pathways. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Permanent...
Starting July 28, 2025, the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will open, accepting up to 10,000 complete applications. IRCC will send out 17,860 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) over a two-week period to individuals who submitted an Interest to Sponsor form in 2020. This popular program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor...
Canada’s immigration debate reignited on July 14, 2025, when Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre once again called for “very hard caps on immigration levels.” His claim that Canada is “divided” and struggling to “integrate” newcomers, along with his suggestion that “more people should leave than come” for the next few years, has sparked renewed...
Canada is embracing innovation with the pilot launch of the GeoMatch Algorithm, a joint initiative between Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Stanford University. GeoMatch uses advanced data analytics to suggest personalized settlement locations in Canada for immigrants, aiming to improve their economic outcomes. The algorithm combines various factors such as income...
Effective July 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new proof of funds requirements for Express Entry candidates. These updates follow the annual adjustment aligned with 50% of Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) figures. Whether you’re a skilled worker, tradesperson, or immigrating with your family, it’s crucial to understand these changes...
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