Canada’s immigration system is evolving rapidly, and keeping track of IRCC processing times is more important than ever. On November 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest update, offering applicants a clearer view of how long it might take to obtain permanent residency, citizenship, work permits, [...]
Canada is strengthening its position as a global hub for skilled workers and international researchers. As part of the 2025 federal budget, the government has announced a new accelerated pathway for H-1B visa holders, alongside targeted initiatives to attract highly qualified talent in healthcare, advanced industries, research, and other critical [...]
Canada has officially announced its new Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028, unveiling a balanced approach that prioritizes economic immigration, stabilizes overall intake, and introduces a new PR pathway for temporary residents. The plan was released alongside Budget 2025 and signals a strategic shift toward long-term population and labour market stability. 🔍 [...]
As Canada enters the final months of 2025, uncertainty continues to surround the next Express Entry draw. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has maintained a cautious approach, prioritizing French language and targeted occupation draws, while keeping the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) rounds limited. Despite issuing over 81,000 Invitations [...]
Canada’s Federal Budget 2025 is setting the stage for one of the most transformative years for workers and immigrants across the country. Announced by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the new budget focuses on empowering Canadian workers, streamlining foreign credential recognition, expanding training opportunities, and ensuring fair wages. This year’s theme [...]
For international students in Canada, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a crucial step toward gaining Canadian work experience and potentially applying for permanent residency (PR). However, small mistakes or misunderstandings can put your PGWP at risk. Understanding the main pitfalls can save you time, money, and stress. What is [...]
Canadian provincial immigration has seen a whirlwind of changes in 2025, with most provinces and territories receiving increased Permanent Residence (PR) nomination slots from the federal government. However, Ontario and Prince Edward Island did not see any additional allocations, highlighting the competitive and dynamic nature of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [...]
Canada’s Express Entry pool has become significantly more competitive in recent weeks — even though the total number of profiles has actually decreased. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data as of October 26, 2025, there were 2,740 fewer candidate profiles compared to September 28. However, the competition [...]
New Brunswick Introduces Work Permit Support for AIP Applicants In a much-welcomed move, Immigration New Brunswick has announced a new policy to help foreign workers under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) who are at risk of losing their legal work status in Canada. Due to extended processing times for AIP [...]
As autumn settles across Canada, it’s time for the annual ritual that affects millions of Canadians: Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. In 2025, clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 2, at 2:00 a.m., returning to Standard Time. While this means an extra hour of sleep, it also [...]
