Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially updated its application processing times as of August 20, 2025. These updates affect citizenship, permanent residency (PR), passports, sponsorships, study/work permits, and visitor visas. Processing times are based on 80% of applications and serve as estimates — not guarantees. Applicants should note that incomplete documents, high application […]

Canada is expanding the options for proving English language proficiency in immigration applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will soon begin accepting the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residence applications under its economic immigration programs. Currently, applicants can only choose from IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core. But with TOEFL Essentials […]

Alberta has officially stepped up pressure on Ottawa, urging the federal government to cap immigration levels at 1% of the province’s population per year. The call comes as Alberta experiences unprecedented population growth that is fueling economic expansion but also intensifying housing shortages, straining healthcare, crowding schools, and burdening transportation systems. The request was formally […]

Becoming a Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada is a life-changing achievement, but it is not a lifetime guarantee. While PRs enjoy more security and rights compared to temporary residents, their status can be lost under certain circumstances. Some are unfavorable, such as failing to meet residency requirements or becoming inadmissible, while others are positive, like […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major round of invitations through the Express Entry system, continuing its trend of prioritizing healthcare and social service workers. On August 19, 2025, IRCC issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Healthcare and Social Services occupation category, making this the second-largest healthcare-focused draw of the […]

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) continues to be a crucial tool in helping Canada’s four Atlantic provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick – attract much-needed skilled workers. But in 2025, the program is facing reduced federal allocations, forcing provinces to prioritize only the most critical sectors for […]

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has just conducted its largest provincial nomination draw of 2025, opening doors for hundreds of candidates hoping to secure permanent residence in Canada. Between August 7 and August 15, Alberta issued a total of 683 invitations across three separate draws, targeting both temporary foreign workers and health care professionals. […]

Applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry can be more complex for couples than for single applicants. One of the most important decisions couples face is whether to list a spouse or common-law partner as accompanying or non-accompanying on their application. While both options are allowed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]

On August 13, 2025, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a new immigration draw, issuing a total of 231 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The invitations were distributed between two programs: This brings the province’s total invitations in 2025 to 1,675 under the PNP and 374 under the AIP. Earlier this […]

On July 31, 2025, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 273 invitations under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), specifically targeting the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream for the first time. This marks a significant step in Quebec’s immigration system, which recently shifted from the Regular Skilled Worker Program to the […]