Canada has officially rolled out major 2025 Work Permit Rule Changes, impacting international workers, employers, students, PR applicants, and thousands of temporary residents across the country. These updates apply from January 2025 and affect both LMIA and LMIA-exempt categories. If you plan to apply for a new work permit, extend [...]
Canada has taken another bold step toward strengthening Francophone immigration outside Quebec, with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab unveiling a set of innovative projects on November 27, 2025. Backed by an investment of $3.6 million, these initiatives are designed to reinforce the growth of Francophone minority communities, fill urgent labour [...]
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continue to play a critical role in helping skilled workers secure Permanent Residency (PR). Provinces regularly review their labour shortages and invite candidates from the Express Entry pool whose skills match regional demands. If your occupation aligns with a province’s needs, your chances of receiving [...]
Canada has recently unveiled its study permit issuance plan for 2026, setting a cap of 408,000 permits for international students. This marks a 7% decrease compared to 2025, when 437,000 permits were targeted, and a 16% decrease from the 2024 target of 485,000. The announcement reflects Canada’s ongoing efforts to [...]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted the second-largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, signaling continued opportunities for skilled immigrants to secure Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. In this latest draw, IRCC issued 777 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Express Entry system, with [...]
Canada’s immigration landscape continues to evolve, and the latest IRCC processing times released on November 19, 2025, offer crucial insight for anyone planning to apply for a visa, study permit, work permit, citizenship, or permanent residency. These real-time updates help applicants prepare better, avoid delays, and choose the right immigration [...]
For many newcomers, foreign work experience is one of the most important factors in strengthening their Express Entry profile. In fact, aside from obtaining a certificate of qualification in a skilled trade, it is the only way to maximize CRS points under Skill Transferability—a critical section that can add up [...]
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has just conducted its largest immigration draw of the year, creating new opportunities for skilled workers, international graduates, and French-speaking applicants hoping to secure Canadian Permanent Residency through one of the country’s most welcoming provincial programs. On November 20, 2025, PEI [...]
The countdown has begun for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Canada is preparing to welcome thousands of football fans to Toronto and Vancouver. But before you book your tickets and finalize your travel plans, there’s one crucial factor you cannot ignore: criminal inadmissibility to Canada. Whether your record is [...]
Canada’s global reputation has long been built on welcoming skilled professionals, students, and innovators from around the world. But a new national study, The Leaky Bucket 2025, uncovers a troubling reality: highly skilled immigrants are leaving Canada at some of the highest rates in decades. This trend has intensified especially [...]
