Starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for a Canadian study permit must show a higher proof of funds requirement. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum living expense threshold by $2,260 CAD, bringing the total to $22,895 CAD for a single applicant. This change reflects rising living costs in Canada and […]

A new study from Statistics Canada reveals that Canada’s healthcare sector has been a major pathway to permanent residency (PR) for foreign workers. Between 2000 and 2022, more than 58% of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in healthcare successfully transitioned to PR. Key Findings from the Study Immigration Streams Used by Healthcare Workers Demographic Trends Role […]

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) resumed its invitation rounds on August 28, 2025, after a pause of nearly three months, issuing a total of 468 invitations across five targeted draws. These draws were conducted under the Foreign Worker stream, International Student stream, and In-Demand Skills stream, focusing on candidates with job offers in key […]

For many immigration hopefuls, turning 40 often sparks the fear that their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry are over. This belief largely stems from the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which reduces points for age once applicants pass 30. However, immigration experts point out that while age does lower scores, it does […]

India and Canada have finally filled their long-vacant high commissioner posts, a move widely seen as the first step towards easing tensions and repairing bilateral relations that have remained strained for nearly two years. Key Developments For a consultation about Immigration options, reach out to the CAD IMMIGRATION today!

The Canadian government has introduced interim measures that allow thousands of people, who were previously excluded from Canadian citizenship because of the First-Generation Limit (FGL) rule, to now apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship. This measure particularly helps individuals born abroad to Canadian parents who could not inherit citizenship due to restrictions in […]

A newly surfaced internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed important details about the 2025 Express Entry draw schedule. This roadmap provides clarity for skilled workers, provinces, and stakeholders on how Canada aims to meet its immigration goals for 2025–2027. Key Highlights from the IRCC Memo For a consultation about Immigration […]

On August 21, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its eighth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, inviting 132 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This round of invitations primarily focused on candidates already residing and working in the province—particularly those engaged in sectors that are vital to PEI’s labour market and long-term […]

British Columbia has once again invited entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category. This latest draw, held on August 19, 2025, represents the sixth entrepreneur-focused selection round of the year, emphasizing the province’s continued priority on business immigration. Details of the Draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) […]