In the dynamic world of immigration applications, one topic has sparked considerable debate and raised growing concerns: the use of cash salaries as proof of work experience. For years, cash payments have been widely accepted as evidence of legitimate employment, especially in areas where cash transactions remain common. However, with stricter regulations now...
In 2025, Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) has become one of the most sought-after immigration pathways, drawing record interest from both foreign nationals and Canadian employers. Designed to combat labour shortages in rural and remote areas, RCIP offers a unique employer-driven route to permanent residency. However, its explosive popularity has triggered major...
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can host their parent(s) or grandparent(s) in Canada for extended stays through the Super Visa program. For those who were not selected through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery, the Super Visa offers a practical alternative. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration What is a Super Visa?...
Elevating Canada’s Immigration Strategy Canada’s Express Entry system is poised for a notable evolution in 2026, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) proposing bold new category-based selection criteria designed to align immigration with future economic realities and innovation goals . Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration A New Category: Leadership & Innovation...
As of July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirements for individuals applying through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Key Update: Foreign nationals now need to show an additional $2,544 in...
On August 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw of the week, inviting 2,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence. This category-based draw focused on applicants with strong French language proficiency and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481. As part of Canada’s...
On August 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a highly anticipated Express Entry draw, inviting 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for this draw was 534, marking a 16-point increase from the previous CEC draw held...
Canada has long been known for its generous and inclusive immigration policies, welcoming nearly 500,000 newcomers annually in recent years. However, as housing affordability worsens, healthcare systems strain, and temporary resident populations soar, the federal government has unveiled a major course correction: the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which many are calling Canada’s “Immigration...
Canada is preparing to reshape its International Mobility Program (IMP) with a significant policy shift: requiring open work permit applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English or French. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed this bold move, which will bring far-reaching changes, especially for applicants under the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)...
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...
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