Express Entry Applicants Will Soon Need Upfront Medical Exams Starting August 21, 2025, applicants for permanent residence through Express Entry will be required to complete an immigration medical exam (IME) before submitting their application, according to the official website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration What’s...
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched August with an eagerly awaited Express Entry draw, issuing 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Held on August 6, 2025, this draw focused on candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739. Book...
On July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a major policy shift that marks a new era of transparency in the country’s immigration system. For the first time, IRCC will include immigration officer decision notes directly with refusal letters for certain application types. This long-anticipated change gives applicants valuable insights...
On July 11, 2025, Canada’s federal government released a significant quarterly update to the unemployment rates for Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and made notable adjustments to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). New LMIA Restrictions: What You Need to Know From July 11 to October 9, 2025, the government will no longer process...
On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw targeted candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518 or higher, marking a 3-point drop from the previous...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing time updates as of July 2, 2025. Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, permanent residency (PR), Canadian citizenship, or a passport, these timelines are essential for planning your move or stay in Canada. This comprehensive guide breaks down the current processing...
On June 26, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued new invitations to apply for provincial nomination to foreign nationals with ties to the province. These invitations were extended to international students and foreign workers who demonstrate the potential to successfully integrate and contribute to Manitoba’s labour market. Book Your Consultation for Canadian...
As July 2025 approaches, Ontario is rolling out three major legal changes that will significantly impact renters, gig workers, and individuals with disabilities. From new protections against unfair tenant evictions in Toronto to rights for digital platform workers and the launch of the Canada Disability Benefit, these reforms are designed to improve economic...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of invitations under the Express Entry system, focusing on candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this latest draw, held on June 10, 2025, 125 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to PNP candidates. To qualify, applicants needed to have: Book Your...
Canada is ramping up its efforts to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec, with a goal to raise French-speaking permanent resident admissions to 12% by 2029, up from the projected 8.5% in 2025. This ambitious direction was announced on June 2, 2025, by Lena Metlege Diab, the newly appointed Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and...
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