The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has updated its regulatory framework as of October 31, allowing officials to consider additional factors when deciding whether to return applications before issuing nominations. This amendment follows earlier changes introduced in July and gives the program greater flexibility to prioritize applications that align with Ontario's current workforce needs. Applicants whose submissions are returned will receive full refunds of their applicat

A comprehensive TD Economics report released on October 28, 2025, confirms that Canada's strategic reduction of immigration levels is achieving its intended objectives across housing and employment sectors. The analysis, authored by Chief Economist Beata Caranci and Economist Marc Ercolao, reveals that population growth has decelerated from 3.2% in Q2 2024 to 0.9% in 2025, significantly moderating rental market pressures and stabilizing unemployment rates. Purpose-built rent

On October 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #376, IRCC issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 416 points, 16 points fewer than in the previous draw in this category. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 8, 2025, at 15:27:09 UTC. This year, Canada issued 81,485 ITAs through 46 Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary special processing measures to assist those affected by the 2025 wildfire season across Canada. These provisions, in effect from July 2 to November 30, 2025, support temporary residents who need to restore or extend their status or replace key immigration documents such as visas, permits, or visitor records. For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the measures retroactive to April 1, 2025, co

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification regarding nomination certificates, emphasizing that nominees who have already received certification from the Province of New Brunswick are not permitted to withdraw their certificates for the purpose of reapplying under alternative immigration programs or streams administered by Immigration New Brunswick. Furthermore, NBPNP nominees are required to submit their permanent residence app

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has concluded its facilitation period for Express Entry applications submitted without upfront medical examinations. Effective October 21, 2025, applications lacking an immigration medical examination (IME) may be rejected under updated completeness check requirements . This policy shift follows the August 21, 2025, mandate requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to submit medical examinations at the time

Statistics Canada's recent labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's robust employment, with 19,000 full-time positions created year-over-year, marking a 2.2% overall increase. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces at 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining this momentum, positioning Saskatchewan as Canada's premier destination for employment oppor

On October 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador  held new rounds of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 125 invitations. Of these, 73 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 52 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of February 19, 2025, all applicants to the NLPNP and AIP must submit their applications through the new Immigration Acce

On October 9, 2025, the Government of Ontario finally held immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS) and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province held two EJO FW draws and issued 671 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a targeted draw for health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants, and 24 ITAs for Regional Economic Development throug

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy guidance regarding permanent resident travel documents (PRTD) for Canadians abroad. Effective October 9, 2025, the updated instructions clarify that a $50 fee must accompany all PRTD applications under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The PRTD enables permanent residents without valid status documents to return to Canada after meeting residency requirements. IRCC confir

Global Affairs Canada has released an updated travel advisory cautioning Canadian citizens who hold US green cards about potential...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant extension to its public policy regarding open work...

On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...

On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...

On October 2, 2025, Saskatchewan updated the processing time of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)....

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has secured 1,254 additional nominations from federal authorities for the 2025...

Three Filipino construction workers in Dartmouth may be forced to leave Canada due to administrative errors in their work permit renewal...

The recent implementation of a US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas by the US administration presents a significant opportunity ...

On September 30, 2025, the Government of Alberta recognized 26 exceptional foreign-born residents with the prestigious 2025 Alberta...

Canada's rising track star, Tamarri Lindo, and his family have been granted permanent resident status, following a deportation threat...