Canada’s Express Entry system, a cornerstone of economic immigration, is expected to remain highly competitive as we enter August 2025. Immigration hopefuls are closely monitoring trends in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores and draw patterns, especially following July’s unexpected developments in category-based draws. This comprehensive update from licensed immigration consultant Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC, […]

In a historic move aimed at increasing transparency and fairness, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a transformative policy that marks a new era for Canadian immigration. Effective July 29, 2025, IRCC will now attach officer decision notes to refusal letters for certain types of immigration applications — giving applicants clear and detailed […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has abruptly reversed a recent pledge that his provincial government would begin issuing work permits to asylum seekers—a role traditionally held by the federal government. At last week’s Council of the Federation meeting, Ford claimed Ontario would invoke Section 95 of the Constitution to provide immediate work permits, citing federal processing delays […]

Canada continues to offer the Super Visa as a vital pathway for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their families for extended stays. With over 17,000 invitations recently issued under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) on July 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has also implemented […]

Canada is facing an escalating public safety crisis: 599 foreign nationals, including 431 convicted of serious crimes, have disappeared while under deportation orders. These individuals, once under the supervision of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are now officially “wanted” after failing to appear for removal proceedings — exposing serious vulnerabilities in Canada’s immigration enforcement […]

When it comes to working in Canada, many foreign nationals rely on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process to secure a valid work permit through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). However, there’s often confusion between the validity of an LMIA and the actual duration of the work permit. This article breaks it down […]

Okanagan’s RCIP Intake Cancelled as Interest in Rural Immigration Skyrockets In a surprising move, the North Okanagan-Shuswap region of British Columbia has suspended its second intake round for permanent residency (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) due to an overwhelming volume of applications. This unexpected cancellation reflects the immense popularity of Canada’s rural […]

If you’ve recently received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), this may be your only opportunity to sponsor your loved ones for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Since IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has not reopened the intake pool since 2020, every ITA is crucial. To make the […]

If you’re a citizen of the European Union, a new and simplified pathway is now available for you to work in Canada — without the long wait and complexity of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This opportunity comes through the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was created to strengthen […]