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 […]
Read MoreOn May 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–focused Express Entry draw, inviting 511 candidates to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible for this round, applicants needed: Express Entry Trends in 2025: Focus on PNP and Priority Occupations This was the third draw in May, following […]
Read MoreAre 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 […]
Read MoreThe upcoming Canadian federal election, set for April 28, 2025, promises to significantly shape the future of Canada’s immigration policies. Immigration has long been a cornerstone of Canada’s demographic and economic strategy, especially in a country with a population of 41,528,680 as of January 2025, and rapid demographic shifts. However, challenges such as rising housing […]
Read MoreForeign 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 […]
Read MoreKey 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, […]
Read MoreStarting 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 […]
Read MoreIn a significant development, the Canadian federal government has announced an increase in the cap for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025. The new cap will allow the acceptance of up to 25,000 sponsorship applications, a substantial rise from previous expectations. Initially, in January 2025, the government had announced that no new applications […]
Read MoreThe Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made notable strides in reducing the backlog of immigration applications in recent months. As of February 28, 2025, the department’s backlog stood at 821,200, showing a marked decrease from 892,100 in January. This represents a reduction of nearly 8%, signaling consistent improvements in application processing and efficiency. […]
Read MoreThis week, both British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) as part of their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These draws are designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and skilled workers to contribute to the economic growth of each province. British Columbia Targets Entrepreneurs for Immigration Pathways On March 18, […]
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