Tag: Permanent Residence

OINP Invites 1,893 Candidates
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OINP Invites 1,893 Candidates Under Employer Job Offer Streams

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...

Updated LMIA Processing Times
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Updated LMIA Processing Times that Employers and Workers Must Know

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...

Canadian Study Permit Applications Drop
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Canadian Study Permit Applications Drop 50% in 2025: What It Means for International Students

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...

Express Entry Draw
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Express Entry Draw: 249 Invitations Issued in First September 2025 Round

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened September with a new Express Entry Draw, issuing 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2025, at 7:19...

Quebec’s Drop in International Student Applications
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Canada Remains a Top Destination Despite Quebec’s Drop in International Student Applications

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...

Express Entry Next Draw Predictions
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September 2025 Express Entry Next Draw Predictions: Upcoming Draws and CRS Cutoffs

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 Claims
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Canada’s Refugee Claims Reach Record High in 2025: What It Means for Immigration

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,...