Canada’s immigration system continues to evolve, and 2025 has been a pivotal year for skilled immigration. Recent updates to the Express Entry system and concurrent policy shifts in the United States –…
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Key Takeaways You must apply for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) within 180 days of receiving confirmation that you have completed your program. Your program must be at least eight months long…
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For many foreign workers in Canada, a work permit is the gateway to professional and personal opportunities. However, some permits – often referred to as closed work permits – are tied to…
Continue ReadingCBC News has published a feature examining growing concerns about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) use of computer-assisted decision-making tools in immigration processing. Mario Bellissimo was interviewed and shared examples of…
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Canada is confronting increasingly complex challenges from organized crime, illegal fentanyl trafficking, and sophisticated money laundering schemes. The Strong Borders Act, released by Public Safety Canada in June 2025, proposes a series…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its most recent figures on immigration processing, inventories, and backlogs. The data provides insight into the ongoing pressure on the system as Canada works…
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Canada’s Auditor General has launched a review of the international student program, citing concerns over housing shortages, rising asylum claims, and rapid enrolment growth. The audit is still in the planning phase,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its 2025–26 Departmental Plan, outlining strategic priorities and funding commitments to support its immigration, refugee, and citizenship programs over the coming year. Key Highlights:…
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Canada’s immigration system is one of the most comprehensive and dynamic in the world, offering multiple pathways for individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the country. Navigating this system, however,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #357, issuing 4,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 475 points or more. The latest draw took place on July 22, 2025.
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