Canadian Immigration News
The latest updates on Canadian immigration policy, IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and program changes.
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Express Entry Draw
Express Entry draw #359 invited 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates for permanent residency. The minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score was 534 which was slightly higher than last rounds score. Express Entry Draw #359 Date of Draw: August 7, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000 Minimum CRS: 534 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class Tie-breaking […]
Working In Canada
Canada will soon require more foreign workers to take language skills tests. This means Canada will accept fewer foreign workers into the country but will ensure that successful applicants have good language skills. Language Testing to Be Introduced Under the IMP This new procedure will be introduced by requiring language testing for certain open work […]
Express Entry Draw
In Express Entry Draw #358, 225 candidates were invited under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739. This marks an increase of ITAs and a lower CRS score compared to the previous PNP draw. Express Entry Draw #358 Date of Draw: August 6, 2025 Number of […]
Family Sponsorship
Canada has recently updated the minimum income requirements for people who want their parents or grandparents to visit them through the Super Visa program. As of July 29, Canadian citizens and permanent residents must now show a higher income to qualify as hosts for this visa. What is a Super Visa? A Super Visa is […]
Immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), recently announced that applicants who are refused will now receive a detailed explanation letter informing them exactly why their application was refused. In the past, if your application was refused, the applicant had vague or no explanation at all unless they submitted a formal request to receive […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
A total of 23 businesses in Quebec are suing the Canadian federal government for $350 million, claiming that sudden changes to Canada’s foreign worker policy have led to major losses, some businesses even fearing in bankruptcy. As reported by CTV news, these businesses say the federal decision to reduce the number of foreign workers has […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
On July 14, 2025, 216 individuals were invited by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) to apply for permanent residency in Québec through the Skilled Worker Selection Program. This round focused on highly qualified professionals already living in Québec with diplomas from Québec institutions. What is the Skilled Worker Selection Program This program […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
If you live in Quebec and want to sponsor your parents, grandparents, or other relatives to come to Canada, you will not be able to do so until after June 25, 2026. The Quebec government has paused all new sponsorship applications for these family members. The reason for this pause is that Quebec has already […]
Family Sponsorship
A new travel-related fee is coming soon for some travellers entering the United States. What Is the New Fee? The U.S. government has introduced a new “visa integrity fee” of $250 USD which is approximately $340 CAD for certain travellers. The U.S. government has taken this measure to better ensure that people comply to certain […]