Author: Eivy Joy Quito

Prince Edward Island PNP Draw
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Prince Edward Island PNP Draw Issues 168 Labour & Express Entry Invitations

If you’re planning to move to Canada in 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) may be one of your smartest choices. Known for its picturesque landscapes and welcoming communities, PEI is also one of Canada’s most immigration-friendly provinces. Its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) continues to draw attention in 2025 with regular draws aimed at skilled...

LMIA Processing Times Updated
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LMIA Processing Times Updated – What Employers and Applicants Should Know

Hiring foreign workers in Canada involves a critical step applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This document allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers when no Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available for the job. On May 14, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated LMIA processing times across all major...

Asylum in Canada
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Why More International Students Are Seeking Asylum in Canada?

Canada has long been a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a better future. But a sharp rise in asylum claims among these students tells a different story. In 2024, over 20,000 students applied for asylum, almost double the number from the previous year. And the trend isn’t slowing down. In the...

UK’s Tougher Immigration Rules
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UK’s Tougher Immigration Rules Spark Debate: Could Canada Reshape Its Immigration Policies Next?

On May 12, 2025, the UK government announced a wave of tough immigration reforms that promise to tighten rules across all streams—from skilled worker visas to asylum and international student programs. As UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer moves to gain stronger control over migration, Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney also begins his term...

Lena Metlege Diab
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Lena Metlege Diab Named Canada’s New Immigration Minister in 2025 Cabinet Reshuffle

Canada Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has officially taken the helm at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), following a federal cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly elected government. The announcement, made shortly after the 2025 federal election, replaces former minister Rachel Bendayan and marks a notable return to seasoned leadership in immigration....

International Student Drop
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Canada Faces International Student Drop as Global Study Destinations Expand Beyond the Big Four

Canada, once seen as a top-tier destination for international students, is now facing significant shifts in global demand. A new survey from NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals suggests a clear trend: international students are increasingly exploring destinations outside the traditional “Big Four”- the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Instead, countries in...