On October 9, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released new data showing the latest Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across multiple streams. According to ESDC, processing times have either improved or remained steady for most categories except for the Permanent Residence Stream and High-Wage Stream, which saw a slight increase. This...
The latest Express Entry draw, #373, was held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), inviting 2,500 candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category. To qualify in this round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 and must have created their Express Entry profile before May 12, 2025, at 11:17...
Between September 6 and October 10, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted multiple International Experience Canada (IEC) draws, inviting 4,965 young foreign nationals to apply for open work permits. This update highlights Canada’s ongoing effort to attract youth professionals from around the world through the IEC program, a key pathway offering international exposure...
Canada’s universities are facing a period of financial transformation, one shaped by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving research priorities, and growing reliance on international student tuition fees. According to a new Statistics Canada study (2025) based on data from 2016/2017 to 2022/2023, Canadian universities have experienced significant shifts in financial stability, revenue composition,...
Saskatchewan’s Job market continues to impress. According to Statistics Canada’s latest September 2025 report, the province added 19,000 full-time jobs year-over-year, representing an employment increase of 2.2%. With an unemployment rate of just 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%, Saskatchewan remains one of Canada’s most stable and opportunity-rich provinces, particularly for skilled workers,...
On October 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a new round of selections under the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, inviting 125 candidates. Of these, 73 were invited under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 52 candidates received invitations through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Since the launch of the Immigration...
The latest MPNP Draw #255 was held on October 9, 2025, inviting 862 candidates in the Skilled Worker stream. Of these, 279 were invited under the Skilled Worker pathway and 583 under the occupation-specific selection category. Notably, 203 of the invited candidates held valid Express Entry profiles, demonstrating Manitoba’s alignment with Canada’s federal immigration priorities....
The latest Express Entry draw was held on October 14, 2025, marking the third draw of the month conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This was Express Entry Draw #372, where 345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...
In a recent policy update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new clarification on Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) applications submitted outside Canada. Effective October 9, 2025, a mandatory $50 fee must now accompany all PRTD applications made abroad under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This update ensures...
