Canada’s immigration system is under growing pressure as the latest IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) update reveals a sharp surge in application backlogs. As of August 31, 2025, the immigration backlog increased by 57,150 cases in a single month, pushing the total number of delayed applications to 958,850. While the overall application inventory dipped […]
Read MoreCanada has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to screen travellers entering the country, introducing a major change in border security operations. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is piloting the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI), a predictive analytics tool that assigns each traveller a “compliance score” to help officers assess whether further inspection is […]
Read MoreInternational students in Canada must maintain full-time student status during their studies to qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)—but there are two key exceptions to this rule.Students who take an authorized leave of absence or are in their final semester may be eligible for a PGWP even if they are not studying full-time, provided […]
Read MoreThe recent USD 100,000 H1-B visa petition fee in the United States has caused many skilled professionals to explore Canada as a more affordable and accessible alternative for employment and permanent residency.Canada offers multiple pathways to work or settle, including temporary work permits and permanent residency programs, making it a strong option for global talent […]
Read MoreManitoba has conducted a major selection round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting 911 skilled worker candidates to apply for provincial nomination.This draw highlights Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to address labour market gaps by selecting candidates through targeted recruitment initiatives and a temporary public policy for work permits. Key Highlights of the Manitoba PNP […]
Read MoreOttawa, September 18, 2025 – Canada’s immigration system is facing unprecedented delays, with some programs now showing processing times of up to 50 years, according to the 2025 IRCC Minister Transition Binder. What was once a global model for attracting talent and offering protection to vulnerable populations is now being criticized as broken beyond repair. […]
Read MoreOttawa, September 2025 – If you have a grandparent who was born in Canada, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship—and eventually a Canadian passport—even if neither you nor your parents were born in Canada. Thanks to new interim measures introduced in 2025, individuals with Canadian grandparents but parents born abroad may apply for a […]
Read MoreToronto, September 17, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has resumed education-focused Express Entry draws after a four-month gap, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the education category. This draw marks a significant shift, as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dropped to 462, a notable decrease from the previous education […]
Read MoreToronto, September 16, 2025 – Canada’s immigration system stands at a crossroads as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government pushes forward with reforms designed to address record levels of temporary residents while maintaining economic growth. With almost 3 million non-permanent residents (about 7% of Canada’s population) already in the country—well above the federal target of 5% […]
Read MoreToronto, September 16, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations for four provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick. This marks a shift in the federal government’s approach after the sharp quota cuts outlined in the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. The new […]
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