Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major selection round under the Express Entry system. In latest Express Entry Draw #365 draw, 4,500 candidates with French-language proficiency received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 446, and only candidates who submitted their profile before...
On September 3, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,893 invitations to apply (ITAs) across two Employer Job Offer streams. The draw included 1,134 candidates under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream and 759 under the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. Both draws targeted candidates residing in Canada and employed in...
Waiting on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) can feel like watching paint dry—except your job offer, business, or future depends on it. LMIA processing times aren’t just numbers—they affect start dates, hiring goals, and visa timelines. Whether you’re an employer planning to hire international workers or a skilled worker hoping to land a job...
New IRCC data shows that Canadian study permit applications fell by nearly 50% in the first half of 2025. Between January and June, just 143,485 applications were processed compared to 290,635 during the same period in 2024. With approval rates hovering around 48%, experts warn that Canada may not meet its official enrollment cap for...
Canada continues to stand tall as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for higher education, welcoming thousands of international students every year. However, Quebec’s universities are currently facing a unique challenge with a noticeable decline in international student applications for 2025. While this drop reflects recent immigration adjustments, Canada as a whole remains firmly...
On 28 August 2025, the Ontario PNP issued 468 targeted invitations across its Employer Job Offer streams, with a strong focus on Northern Ontario and select REDI communities. If your job offer is outside the GTA and you’re already living in Canada, this update matters. Ontario continues to be one of the most popular destinations...
The Express Entry system continues to be one of the most important immigration pathways to Canada. With recent shifts in global travel and immigration trends, many skilled workers are turning their focus north, especially as the United States experiences a decline in international travel and less welcoming immigration policies. Canada, on the other hand, remains...
Canada’s refugee protection system is under more pressure than ever before. In July 2025, the country received 11,163 new refugee claims, a staggering 36.7% increase from the previous month. While officials processed 7,464 cases, the backlog of pending applications grew to 291,975, the highest in history. This surge reflects global realities such as armed conflicts,...
Canada’s healthcare system is under constant pressure to meet growing demands, especially after the pandemic. With thousands of job vacancies in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, the country has increasingly turned to internationally trained professionals to fill the gaps. A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are now a driving...
