Last Updated On 20 May 2025, 8:36 AM EDT (Toronto Time) Canada’s immigration system, once a global model of efficiency and compassion, is buckling under unprecedented delays that are upending lives and livelihoods. Temporary residents face agonizing wait times for visa extensions, permanent residency applicants endure years of uncertainty, and families are torn apart by […]
Last Updated On 20 May 2025, 6:24 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Canada’s Federal Court has extended the window for requesting judicial review on immigration decisions by an additional 45 days. Announced on May 14, 2025, this change provides applicants with more time to challenge decisions made by the immigration department, addressing the growing backlog of […]
Last Updated On 21 May 2025, 9:38 AM EDT (Toronto Time) As we move deeper into 2025, the Express Entry draws continue to remain unpredictable with recent significant changes and adjusting to the government’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. With the latest Express Entry draw on May 13, 2025, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at […]
New IRCC update: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing time updates as of May 20, 2025. These processing times offer critical insights for those applying for visas, permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or passports. Whether you’re planning to study, work, or settle, or you are already in Canada applying for extensions […]
Last Updated On 22 May 2025, 9:18 AM EDT (Toronto Time) To work in Canada, the majority of foreign nationals require a work permit, which comes in two varieties: open and closed. You can work in Canada for any employer if you have an open work permit. Closed work permits, on the other hand, are […]
Canada has long been a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a better future. But a sharp rise in asylum claims among these students tells a different story. In 2024, over 20,000 students applied for asylum, almost double the number from the previous year. And the trend isn’t slowing down. In the…
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Nova Scotia is doing something different—and it’s working. In a powerful move to attract and retain healthcare professionals, the province has allocated $1.4 million in funding to support 24 community-based projects. These projects aim to help newcomers not only find their place in the workforce but feel at home in the communities they serve. With…
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Hiring foreign workers in Canada involves a critical step applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This document allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers when no Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available for the job. On May 14, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated LMIA processing times across all major…
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Getting permanent residency (PR) in Canada is a dream for thousands of people around the world. But what if your application gets rejected for something as simple as using the wrong job code? IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) recently released a 447-page training guide that outlines the most frequent mistakes PR applicants make. The…
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If you’re planning to move to Canada in 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) may be one of your smartest choices. Known for its picturesque landscapes and welcoming communities, PEI is also one of Canada’s most immigration-friendly provinces. Its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) continues to draw attention in 2025 with regular draws aimed at skilled…
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