Quebec has paused two significant pathways to permanent residency. As of now, the province has stopped accepting applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés) and will halt issuing invitations for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). Both of these programs serve as routes to permanent residency in Canada....
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its latest draw on October 30, issuing approximately 83 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through both general and targeted invitation rounds. In a general draw, 31 invitations were extended to skilled workers and international graduates, including those in Express Entry categories. Notably,...
Canada’s revised immigration targets for 2025-2027, which lower the anticipated permanent resident admissions, are bringing significant shifts, especially for Express Entry draws. With the government adjusting its targets from an ambitious 500,000 down to 395,000, many are left wondering: What will these changes mean for Express Entry draws and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)?...
Canada recently announced a temporary cap on international students, aiming to address housing shortages and rising rental costs in cities that host many foreign students. This change, though not yet specified in detail, could reduce the number of students entering Canada and is raising concerns across the country. International students contribute about CAD...
In Canada, long-term disability (LTD) claims go through a thorough and often rigorous evaluation process by insurance companies. These claims apply to individuals who must take extended leave from work due to illness or injury, requiring clear evidence to support the claim’s validity. As noted by experts at Affinity Lawyers, LTD claims can...
Today, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled the updated immigration levels plan for 2025-2027. Official statement from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller: Goals for Permanent Residency The targets for permanent residents are centered on strategies outlined in the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which include...
Canada is adjusting its targets for permanent resident admissions. In today’s release of the Immigration Levels Plan, the government has outlined the following reductions in permanent resident intake goals: The targets for economic immigration in 2025 have only decreased by 15%, from 272,000 to 232,000, with 40% of these immigrants expected to already...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw. A total of 1,800 ITAs were issued in a category-specific draw targeting candidates in trade occupations, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 required. This marks the first trade occupation category-based draw...
Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller shared important perspectives on the ongoing changes in Canada’s immigration policies during an interview on October 18, after participating in a citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg. This ceremony, which celebrated the induction of more than 80 new Canadian citizens, provided an opportunity for Miller to address existing immigration issues...
In the most recent BC PNP draw held on October 22, approximately 122 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued through targeted rounds of invitations. Of these, 60 invitations were extended in a targeted draw for 35 tech occupations under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, along with their Express...
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