Subheading: Over 100 Invitations Issued Across Express Entry and Sector-Specific Pathways to Support Labour Demands Alberta is accelerating its efforts to attract skilled immigrants by conducting five provincial immigration draws between June 5 and June 19, 2025. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited candidates with in-demand skills across critical sectors such as healthcare, technology, […]
Read MoreIn a major move aimed at reshaping the country’s humanitarian immigration landscape, Canada is preparing to launch a new permanent pathway to permanent residency in 2025, building on the framework of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The upcoming program, as revealed in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, will establish a […]
Read MoreBritish Columbia has published its 2024 annual report on the Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), providing detailed insights into its performance, major developments, and the occupational and demographic trends among its nominees. The report confirms that the BC PNP issued its full 8,000 nomination allocation for permanent residency in 2024. The vast majority—7,972 nominations (99%)—were […]
Read MoreThe Canadian government has introduced a new round of major updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including increased wage thresholds and stricter rules on when and where employers can hire low-wage foreign workers. The changes, announced by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), apply to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications submitted on […]
Read MoreCanada’s reputation as a top destination for international education is under pressure as new data reveals an alarming decline in the number of new international students arriving in 2025. Recent policy shifts, including stringent study permit caps and increased financial requirements, have triggered a nearly 70% drop in new student arrivals compared to 2023, raising […]
Read MoreFor the first time in over half a year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported a significant increase in its backlog of immigration applications. As of May 31, 2025, there were approximately 802,000 applications classified as part of the backlog—an increase of 5.5% compared to 760,200 applications at the end of April. This […]
Read MoreThe Government of Canada has published its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), outlining a number of significant changes aimed at shaping the country’s immigration landscape over the coming year. This comprehensive plan includes the introduction of new immigration pathways, policy reforms, and a continued focus on system improvements. Here’s a […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second Express Entry draw of the week on June 26, 2025, inviting 3,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), profiles needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 521, and must have been submitted before 3:56 p.m. […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its most recent set of processing time updates as of June 25, 2025. These updates serve as an essential resource for individuals, families, students, and professionals navigating Canada’s immigration system. This report offers a comprehensive breakdown of current application timelines across key immigration categories including permanent residency, […]
Read MoreThe City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, has officially announced its list of authorized employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—two targeted programs designed to attract skilled foreign workers to regional communities. This update marks a significant development for individuals seeking Canadian permanent residency through regional employer sponsorship. […]
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