Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out another significant Express Entry draw, maintaining a rapid pace of invitations that is reshaping prospects for candidates as Canada approaches 2026. The most recent draw, held on December 17, 2025, focused on the French language proficiency category and issued an impressive 6,000 Invitations to...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the most recent draw, the department invited 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this round, candidates were required to have:...
Thousands of Canadians who were previously affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent are now eligible to obtain Canadian citizenship. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3—An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act—officially became law. “This new legislation strengthens the bond between Canadians at home and around the world, and reaffirms...
The latest processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show shorter wait times for several application categories compared to one month ago. Improvements are most noticeable in temporary residence streams, including work and study permits, as well as the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for permanent residence. Book Your Consultation...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the latest round, the department invited 1,000 candidates in a targeted draw for Healthcare and Social Services professionals. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to...
Canada has just delivered some exciting news for immigration hopefuls. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates—and it turned out to be the largest CEC-specific draw in more than 16 months. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration A Big Win for CEC...
Canada took a major step towards strengthening its health-care system – and giving internationally trained doctors already working here a clearer route to permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on 8 th December 2025 the creation of a new, dedicated Express Entry category for physicians with recent Canadian work experience. Book...
If you’ve been following immigration news in Ontario, you’ve probably noticed something big on the horizon. The province is planning to streamline the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) by consolidating its eight streams into four broader, easier-to-navigate pathways. For anyone thinking about immigrating to Ontario — or employers trying to bring in skilled...
Through the 2026–2028 Canada Immigration Levels Plan, the Canadian federal government announced a significant change in November 2025: up to 33,000 temporary workers currently in Canada will be granted a fast-track pathway to permanent residence (PR) in 2026 and 2027. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The goal of this one-time, two-year measure...
The federal government has announced increases to several immigration fees, effective December 1, 2025. The updated fees apply to: Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration If you submitted your application online and paid the old fees before midnight on December 1, your application will not be impacted. However, individuals who mailed in a...
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