Today, Immigration Minister Marc Miller was scheduled to announce new measures aimed at supporting Canada’s construction industry. The press conference was set for 1:00 PM ET (Toronto time) in Ottawa, but the official IRCC Media Advisory has since been canceled. What We Expected from the Announcement The press release only stated “new measures…
On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled a new category for the 2025 Express Entry draws and updated the list of occupations within existing categories. This announcement confirms the prediction made by Immigration News Canada (INC) in July 2024 regarding the introduction of a category for education-related occupations. Discover…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just revealed new details about the upcoming Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP), set to launch on March 31, 2025. Home care workers are essential to Canadian society. They care for children, assist seniors, and support individuals with disabilities, allowing them to live independently. Their contributions…
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Canada through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) must submit their applications between 9 a.m. MT on February 27 and 5 p.m. MT on March 6 for the 2025 intake. The NTNP will process 90 new applications and 60 applications submitted in 2024, for a total of…
As of February 24, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is managing over 2 million applications, with a monthly reduction of 50,200 in the backlog, following a cut of 64,200 in the previous month. The backlog refers to applications that exceed the service standards for processing times across various categories of citizenship,…
Starting February 18, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has temporarily paused the acceptance of new Job Approval Forms (JAFs). This means that foreign nationals and employers who have not yet submitted a JAF will no longer be able to pursue provincial nominations through the SINP’s job offer-based streams. At this time,…
If you’re aiming for Canadian permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you might have noticed that in 2025, only 4 invitations to apply (ITAs) have been issued by the OINP—a significant decrease from the 14,760 invitations issued in the first two months of 2024. This slowdown in OINP immigration reflects…
Get Ready, Canada—Tax Season is Almost Here! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will officially open NETFILE and ReFILE services on Monday, February 24, 2025. This means eligible taxpayers will have access to a quick, free, and secure way to file their personal income tax and benefit returns online. Whether you’re a tax-filing pro…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the latest draw, IRCC issued 6,500 ITAs under the French-language proficiency category. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 428 and had to create an Express Entry profile…
Canada’s immigration landscape is constantly evolving, and staying updated on the latest IRCC processing times is crucial for anyone planning to relocate to this vibrant country. This comprehensive guide provides you with the most recent IRCC processing times as of February 18, 2025, giving you insights into what to expect when applying for…
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