Canada has officially raised the income requirements for sponsoring parents and grandparents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), with updates now in effect for the 2025 intake cycle. To be eligible, sponsors must meet minimum income levels for the past three consecutive tax years—2024, 2023, and 2022. The changes reflect both inflation and the […]

In a strong move to address national healthcare workforce shortages, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted one of its largest category-based Express Entry draws of the year on July 22, 2025, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible healthcare and social services professionals. This draw is part of Canada’s ongoing strategy to streamline […]

Government Calls on Citizens, Stakeholders, and Communities to Guide the Future of Immigration Policy In a pivotal move toward shaping the future of Canadian immigration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched a national consultation process for the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan. This public consultation, which runs from July 21 to August 17, […]

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to welcome skilled foreign nationals through its tailored immigration programs to meet the province’s growing labor demands. On July 10, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued a total of 359 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under two major immigration pathways: These invitations allow selected candidates to apply for provincial nomination […]

Prince Edward Island (PEI) continues to address critical labor shortages by extending new invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). On July 17, 2025, the province issued 39 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible foreign nationals with offers in in-demand occupations. The draw is part of PEI’s focused immigration strategy for 2025, which emphasizes […]

In a major immigration policy shift, the United States has introduced a new $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” targeting non-immigrant visa applicants, including many foreign nationals residing in Canada and select Canadian citizens. This change comes as part of the H.R.1 Act—popularly dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which was signed into law on July 4, 2025. […]

July 21, 2025 – Ottawa: In its latest move under the Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw—held on July 21—continues Canada’s recent trend of prioritizing candidates nominated by provinces and territories, as […]

Canada continues to prioritize immigration policies that address urgent labor market gaps—particularly in healthcare, trades, and food services. If you’re a foreign worker or planning to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR), certain high-demand occupations can give you a critical advantage in Express Entry category-based draws, while others may qualify your spouse for a Spousal […]

Alberta continues to leverage its immigration streams to address key labor shortages across vital industries, with multiple rounds of invitations issued under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between July 3 and July 16, 2025. Hundreds of foreign workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination, which opens a direct pathway to permanent residency in […]