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What we can learn from Express Entry draws in 2025 thus far

The Express Entry draws in 2025 reveal several patterns. This article will cover: The types of draws, compared to 2023 and 2024; The number of ITAs issued, compared to 2023 and 2024; The cut-off scores for each draw type; and What

IRCC backlog increases again, despite progress on study permit applications

As of June 30, there were 842,800 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This marks another rise in the application backlog, from 802,000 at the end of May — a 5.02% increase. Consult with an experienced immigration representative

Canadian passport continues to top US passport in latest global ranking

Global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners has published its latest passport index, with the Canadian passport once again ranking among the world’s top 10 most powerful travel documents. In the latest Henley Passport Index, released 22 July, Canada

Quebec hits cap for undertakings to sponsor parents and grandparents

Quebeckers can no longer submit undertakings to sponsor their parents, grandparents, or certain other relatives. The Quebec immigration ministry has announced that the cap on undertakings for these relatives has been reached, as of 22 July, 2025. Book a free consultation

Canada updates income requirements for Parents and Grandparents Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the minimum income requirements needed to sponsor parents or grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor relatives under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) must have

Thousands of healthcare professionals invited in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Express Entry Healthcare and social services occupations category. To be

Prince Edward Island extends more invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination

On 17 July, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were invited based on their ability to beneficially impact the Prince Edward Island economy by working in priority

Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations to PNP and AIP candidates

On 10 July, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued more than 300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals, allowing them to apply for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial

Canadian permanent residents, foreign workers, and citizens may need to pay an additional $250 fee to enter the US

Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly

Express Entry: More PNP candidates invited in latest draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 202 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

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