The federal government raised a number of immigration-related fees that came into force on December 1, 2025. The increases affect several inadmissibility-related applications as well as the processing fee for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits. While the adjustments are modest in dollar terms, they change what some applicants must pay — and, in certain […]
Read MoreOntario has unveiled a high-level proposal to rework the way it selects immigrants for provincial nomination, moving toward a simpler, labour-focused system that municipal leaders and employers say could better match newcomers to the province’s most pressing workforce needs. The plan would be introduced in two phases: an immediate consolidation of employer-focused streams into a […]
Read MoreDespite Canada’s shifting immigration trends over the past year, skilled foreign workers continue to have strong opportunities to obtain permanent residence (PR) even without any prior experience working or living inside the country. With targeted immigration pathways now prioritizing specific occupations in high-demand sectors, qualified applicants abroad still stand an excellent chance of success. This […]
Read MoreA growing number of immigration experts are warning that the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code a candidate selects in their Express Entry profile can significantly influence their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence. What may seem like a simple data field is, in reality, one of the most decisive factors in determining program eligibility, access […]
Read MoreNova Scotia has overhauled how it selects candidates for provincial nomination, moving from a first-come, full-application model to an Expression-of-Interest (EOI) pool. Announced on November 28, the change aligns the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSPNP) with the selection frameworks used by most other provincial nominee programs and the federal Express Entry model: complete applications will […]
Read MoreCanada will unveil a wide-ranging set of permanent-residence pathways in 2026 designed to accelerate the transition of temporary residents to permanent status, plug sectoral labour gaps and revive limited-time pilots that closed after reaching their caps in 2025. The federal plan blends large-scale, programmatic initiatives with targeted streams aimed at high-need occupations — from construction […]
Read MoreAccompanying family members of international students and temporary foreign workers can apply for special open study permits that are not tied to a single Designated Learning Institution (DLI). When eligible, spouses, common-law partners and dependent children can receive a study permit without first attaching a letter of acceptance from a specific school — a change […]
Read MoreInternational students in Canada often balance study, campus life and the need to earn extra money. If your study permit allows work, there are legitimate and flexible ways to top up your income — from campus roles and local part-time gigs to remote freelancing for clients anywhere in the world. This guide breaks down what’s […]
Read MoreByline: Updated report based on statements from Ontario’s government and recent program changes Ontario is preparing to widen its routes to Canadian permanent residence by authorizing new, talent-based nomination streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The change follows recent legislative reform and administrative shifts that together give the province greater flexibility to design […]
Read MoreOttawa, November 2025 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a French-language Express Entry draw, setting the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score at 408. The draw, one of the largest French-category rounds this year, underscores the federal government’s continued focus on francophone skilled immigration outside Quebec. What […]
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