On November 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major Express Entry draw aimed at candidates with strong French language skills. A total of 6,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued, marking another significant milestone in Canada’s ongoing push to strengthen francophone immigration outside Quebec. Book Your...
Most Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) identify priority sectors and occupations that they target for permanent residence (PR). If you are employed in, or have a job offer for, an eligible in-demand occupation, your chances of receiving a provincial nomination increase significantly. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, this time offering 1,000 ITAs to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To qualify for this latest draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria: Summary of 2025...
On November 25, 2025, Canada released its official provincial and territorial allocations for the 2026 international student cap, marking one of the most significant restructurings of the International Student Program in recent years. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship The update introduces a more selective and controlled framework...
Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued a total of 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across two draws. Candidates were selected based on their ties to Alberta, scores under the AAIP’s ranking system, or professional experience in priority healthcare occupations. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof...
Quebec will introduce significant increases to its proof of funds requirements for study permit applications starting January 1, 2026. For some students, the required amount will more than triple. These higher financial requirements apply to both new international students submitting their first study permit application and current students who need to extend their...
The federal government has announced several upcoming policy shifts that will significantly affect international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs). With the release of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Budget 2025, we now have a clearer picture of what to expect in the coming months. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for...
Canada’s new Budget 2025, narrowly passed on November 17, aims to reshape how Canadians and newcomers integrate into the workforce, secure meaningful employment, and build successful lives. The plan focuses on practical solutions to longstanding challenges such as foreign credential recognition, skills training, employment mobility, and income protection in response to economic disruptions....
Canada is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking accelerated immigration pathway tailored specifically for H1-B visa holders currently working in the United States. This new stream is designed to offer a faster, more predictable entry into the Canadian labour market for thousands of highly skilled professionals who have faced years of uncertainty under the...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the latest processing times for various types of immigration applications as of November. The most notable change is the significant increase in processing times for applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), which have surged by almost 185% compared to just six weeks ago. In...
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