Applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry can be more complex for couples than for single applicants. One of the most important decisions couples face is whether to list a spouse or common-law partner as accompanying or non-accompanying on their application. While both options are allowed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]

On August 13, 2025, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a new immigration draw, issuing a total of 231 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The invitations were distributed between two programs: This brings the province’s total invitations in 2025 to 1,675 under the PNP and 374 under the AIP. Earlier this […]

On July 31, 2025, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 273 invitations under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), specifically targeting the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream for the first time. This marks a significant step in Quebec’s immigration system, which recently shifted from the Regular Skilled Worker Program to the […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its latest Express Entry draw on August 18, 2025, inviting 192 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 800, making it the second-highest CRS cut-off of the year. The highest so far in 2025 was 802 […]

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is once again in the spotlight as the second round of payments is set to roll out on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Launched in July 2025, the CDB is a new federal income support program designed to help low-income Canadians living with disabilities by providing direct monthly financial relief. Administered […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced stricter scrutiny on the use of cash job work experience in immigration applications, particularly for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). For decades, many applicants from countries where cash payments are common have relied on employer reference letters citing cash salaries as proof of work experience. […]

Canada’s new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) — a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers — has witnessed overwhelming demand from both employers and applicants in participating rural regions, prompting several communities to impose stricter rules, intake caps, and even temporary pauses on applications. The RCIP is designed to address local labour shortages […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed a major upcoming change to the Canadian citizenship process: mandatory biometric collection for all citizenship grant applications. This new requirement—covering both fingerprints and facial recognition data—will become a standard part of the process starting 2027, marking a significant departure from past practices. What’s Changing Historically, citizenship applicants […]

Ontario’s multi-billion-dollar tourism sector is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis, as sweeping federal cuts to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) begin to take effect. Resorts, particularly in rural and seasonal destinations such as Blue Mountain and Totem Resorts, are being forced to scale back operations due to staffing shortages — with some even considering […]

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing timelines across multiple immigration streams as of August 2025. These estimates—now based on real-time data covering 80% of applications—bring clarity for applicants amid shifting volumes and updated policies. Here’s everything you need to know: Detailed Processing Times Breakdown Category Subcategory Processing Time (Aug 2025) Change […]