PR Applications that will be Processed in 2025: New IRCC Update
IRCC has announced the streams they will be clearing in 2025, settling certain PR applications’ inventory. This news only applies to the Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, IRCC’s community pilots, and Quebec’s skilled worker pathways, where full processing will happen in 2025. Regarding the other economic PR pathways, processing will […]
Invitations for PNP and AIP Candidates in Newfoundland and Labrador
New Invitations to Apply (ITA) have been issued for candidates in the NLPNP and the AIP sectors. These include the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. On September 26th, Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism reported new ITAs. 107 invitations came from the NLPNP and 110 from the […]
Recent Express Entry Trades Draw: Which Profiles Are Receiving ITAs
After nearly a year, the first trades draw for Express Entry was held on September 18th 2025. This draw has allowed 1,250 candidates from Express Entry’s trade category to apply for their Permanent Residency (PR). The minimum CRS points were stated to be 505, which makes it higher compared to other category-based Express Entry draws. […]
New Ways to Obtain PR for Education Students
Canada’s newly established alterations has elevated education students’ chances at obtaining Permanent Residency. Individuals who have been studying in the education field are now eligible as one of the fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), while being added to category-based selection for Express Entry. With this transformation, international students can study an education […]
Express Entry Now Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Permanent Residency Applicants
IRCC has begun implementing new regulations regarding their Upfront Immigration Medical Exams (IME), requiring Express Entry applicants to submit the IME along with their Permanent Residency application. Previously, applicants were required to complete the IME only after submitting their PR application. However, there are still certain requirements—such as having completed an IME within the last […]
Immigration Officer Notes Added to Refusal Letters
Canada’s immigration authority is taking a step toward more transparency. As of July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun including officer decision notes alongside refusal letters for certain temporary resident applications. Home – Parisa Erfani This change allows applicants to better understand the reasoning behind a refusal without needing to make […]
Altona/Rhineland RCIP Update: Priority Roles & Employers
If you’ve been considering making Canada your new home through a rural immigration pathway, this could be your chance. The community of Altona/Rhineland in southern Manitoba has officially announced its priority sectors, occupations, and designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a new, employer-driven pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) […]
Insights from 2025 Express Entry Draws
As we pass the halfway mark of 2025, Canada’s Express Entry system has revealed several new trends—some expected, others surprising. While the structure of the system remains the same, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clearly shifted its focus this year. From the number and types of draws to the cut-off scores and future […]
Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New PSTQ Program
Quebec has officially kickstarted its new immigration stream, the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), by issuing its first invitations to apply for permanent selection on July 17, 2025. This long-awaited draw, administered by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI), marked a major milestone for skilled workers in the province. The draw focused on […]
Canada’s Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship Opens Today
Great news for Canadian families! As of July 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Over the next two weeks, IRCC will begin sending Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to selected permanent residents and Canadian citizens who submitted interest forms back in 2020. Sponsoring Parents and […]
