Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a comprehensive 447-page training guide for immigration officers, shedding light on frequent mistakes applicants make in their Permanent Residency (PR) applications. Here’s a detailed breakdown of these common errors and how to avoid them: 1. Incorrectly Selecting NOC Codes Choosing the wrong National Occupational Classification (NOC) code […]

As Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to process thousands of immigration applications under its Express Entry system, many hopeful candidates face the disappointing news of refusal. While the latest draw on May 12, 2025, saw 511 invitations issued to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 706, others are […]

Are There Any Investment-Based “Gold Card” Options in Canada? Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a “Gold Card” visa, offering a pathway to U.S. residency in exchange for an investment of $5 million USD. This prompts the question: Does Canada have a similar investor visa program? The quick answer is “no”—Canada does not offer […]

Foreign nationals who are aspiring to immigrate to Canada as home care workers now have access to complete details regarding the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP). This immigration program, which is designed for workers in two distinct categories—Child Care and Home Support—has been formally divided into two specialized pilot programs. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown […]

Key Change in Canada’s Express Entry System: No More Extra Points for Job Offers In a significant shift in Canada’s immigration policy, the federal government has announced the removal of bonus Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for candidates in the Express Entry pool who have valid job offers. This change, effective as of March 25, […]

Starting April 1, 2025, workers across Canada will see a boost in their hourly wages as the federal minimum wage and the minimum wages in four provinces increase. This raise is a critical step in addressing inflationary pressures and rising living costs, benefiting a broad range of workers in various sectors. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown […]