Canada admitted fewer than one-third of its annual target for international students during the first eight months of 2025. From January through August 2025, the federal government issued just 89,430 new study permits—only 29% of its annual goal of 305,900. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship To reach...
Canada has long been the globe’s top destination for migrants, lured by jobs, lifestyle and a relatively open system. But that tale is changing. In late 2024 and during 2025, the federal government and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) put out a strategic slowdown — and roll-back — of immigration levels. For...
The new Canada Budget 2025, set to be tabled on November 4, will reshape how Canadian workers and newcomers build their careers, integrate into the economy, and achieve success. Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne announced that the budget focuses on empowering workers and expanding opportunities for all. For Canadians and newcomers, this plan...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the latest draw, IRCC invited 6,000 candidates with French-language proficiency to apply for permanent residence. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship To qualify for this round, candidates...
Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This latest draw reflects Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) ongoing efforts to recognize and retain skilled workers who are already contributing to Canada’s economy. Get a Legal...
The Canadian federal government is preparing to release its 2026 to 2028 Immigration Levels Plan, outlining how many permanent and temporary residents Canada will aim to admit over the next three years. The plan, to be published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on or before November 1, 2025, will set official...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched another targeted Express Entry draw on October 27, 2025, focusing exclusively on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to strengthen regional economic growth across Canada. In this latest round, 302 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking...
Immigration New Brunswick has announced that it will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing their work authorization because of longer processing times. The province can now issue letters of support to AIP endorsees whose work permits are set to expire before their permanent...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to accept nearly 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program, aimed at creating a pathway for international students to transition from study to permanent residence (PR). Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship This increase raises...
In 2025, Canada’s immigration system is at one of its most critical points in years, facing a serious credibility test. Both legal experts and applicants worry that the federal government may soon cancel a large number of pending immigration applications amid growing delays and increasing frustration. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for...
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