Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based positions are required to enable and use the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s Job Bank as part of the mandatory advertising process. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration What This Means for Employers To receive a positive LMIA, employers must: Failure to comply...
As of September 2025, a new federal rule mandates the use of the Job Bank’s Direct Apply feature for all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) job advertisements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This policy aims to promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the hiring process by ensuring that Canadian employers actively...
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...
In recent years, Canadian permanent residency (PR) has been seen as one of the most prestigious and accessible pathways for immigrants worldwide. With strong human rights protections, pathways to citizenship, and access to universal healthcare and education, PR status in Canada was considered a golden ticket to long-term stability and opportunity. Book Your...
Ontario is set to implement a series of major legislative and regulatory changes in August 2025, poised to impact residents, businesses, and the economy. These updates—ranging from alcohol tax reductions to stronger tenant protections—are part of the 2025 Ontario Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario. The aim: strengthen local industries, ease cost-of-living pressures,...
Over the past year, processing times for various application types handled by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have shifted significantly. This article compares current IRCC processing times to those from July 2024, with a focus on permanent and temporary residence, citizenship, and other immigration pathways. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Permanent...
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...
Foreign nationals applying for a Canadian study permit will soon need to demonstrate over $2,000 in additional financial support. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the financial requirements for international students applying for a study permit. Effective September 1, 2025, applicants must show higher proof of funds to cover living expenses,...
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...
Ottawa, June 25, 2025 — Canada has announced substantial updates to its International Student Program, with a major overhaul to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria now in effect. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The federal government has revised the list of eligible fields of study for non-degree programs, adding 119...
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