The Express Entry draw #374 was conducted on October 27, 2025, issuing 302 invitations under the PNP category. The CRS cut-off for this round stood at 761, marking one of the highest in recent months. As of October 26, 2025, the Express Entry pool contained 248,253 candidates, reflecting a strong interest from skilled workers hoping...
In a historic move, Saskatchewan has laid charges for the first time under the province’s immigration protection laws, marking a major step forward in protecting the rights of foreign workers and immigrants. On October 21, 2025, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that three employers, Kartik Kumar Prakash Kumar Patel, Rutvik Hasmukh bhai Patel, and Piyush...
The Manitoba PNP Draw #256 held on October 23, 2025, issued a total of 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. This draw demonstrates Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce through strategic recruitment initiatives, focusing on candidates who are already contributing to the province’s economy or have...
Canada’s international travel landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. According to Canada’s international travel data for August 2025, overseas visitor arrivals increased significantly while travel to and from the United States decreased sharply. For the first time since June 2006, more US residents visited Canada than Canadians traveled south. These trends reflect evolving tourism preferences,...
Alberta continues to actively attract skilled workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In recent October 2025 draws, the province invited a total of 199 candidates across various pathways, including Express Entry and non-Express Entry streams. These draws emphasize Alberta’s commitment to filling critical labor gaps in healthcare, agriculture, aviation, and technology sectors. Detailed...
In a decisive move to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in immigration processes, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released an updated list of individuals, employers, and representatives who have received administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violating the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The update, published on October 21, 2025, reaffirms Ontario’s proactive...
As of October 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially ended the facilitation period that allowed Express Entry applicants to submit their permanent residence (PR) applications without an upfront Immigration Medical Examination (IME). Under the new completeness check standards, any Express Entry application missing a valid IME will now be returned or...
Newfoundland and Labrador immigration program continues to make impressive progress in 2025. On October 22, 2025, the province conducted fresh rounds of selection through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, inviting a total of 100 skilled candidates to apply for permanent residency. Out of these invitations, 55 were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador...
Canada is opening new doors for French-speaking international students with the expanded Francophone Student Pathway Canada. The program now offers 2,970 application spots for the upcoming intake period, which runs from August 26, 2025, to August 25, 2026. This expansion aims to strengthen Francophone minority communities outside Quebec, support Canada’s labor market needs, and provide...
