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IRCC Announces Second October PNP Draw Inviting 345 ITAs

Express Entry Draw #372 (Oct 14, 2025) issued 345 PNP ITAs with a CRS cutoff of 778 and tie-breaker July…

Canada’s 2025–27 Immigration Targets: Is 395,000 the Right Number?

Canada lowered 2025–2027 permanent resident targets and set 2025 caps for study (305,900) and work permits (367,750). The plan prioritizes…

Alleged Canadian immigration consultant linked to Corvette fraud

A Toronto immigration consultant faces fraud accusations after clients—mostly from India—report paying thousands and receiving forged documents. Authorities advise verifying…

Manitoba PNP Draw #256: 29 Invitations Issued Under Skilled Worker Stream

On October 23, 2025 Manitoba issued 29 LAAs in Draw #256, the year’s smallest. Nineteen invitations used a Temporary Public…

IRCC Inventory Update 2025: Over 2 Million Applications in Review

IRCC held about 2.2 million applications by August 31, 2025, including roughly 901,800 permanent residence files. The backlog of cases…

Canada’s Immigration Overhaul Aims to Attract Skilled Talent and Boost Innovation

The 2025–2027 plan lowers Canada’s permanent resident targets to stabilize growth and prioritizes skilled economic immigrants in health, trades and…

New Brunswick Extends Lifeline for AIP PR Applicants Facing Risk

New Brunswick now issues provincial support letters so eligible AIP endorsees can apply for a one‑year, employer‑specific C18 work permit…

IRCC Ends Facilitation for Express Entry; Medical Exams Now Required

From August 21, 2025 IRCC requires IMEs at Express Entry submission; the facilitation window closed October 21, 2025. Missing medicals…