IRCC Now Adding Officer Decision Notes to Refused Canadian Visa Applications Getting a visa refusal can feel like hitting a wall—especially when you’re left wondering why your application didn’t make the cut. But there’s some positive news on the immigration front. As of July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has started including … Read more
How Long Can You Work in Canada on an LMIA-Based Work Permit? If you’re planning to work in Canada through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), you’re probably wondering how long you’re allowed to stay and work here. Many people assume that the validity of their employer’s LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) determines the length … Read more
How EU Citizens Can Get an LMIA-Exempt Work Permit to Work in Canada If you’re a citizen of the European Union and dreaming of working in Canada, there’s good news: you may have a faster, simpler path to a Canadian work permit thanks to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This agreement … Read more
Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) On July 17, 2025, Quebec officially reopened its doors to skilled immigrants by issuing the first invitations under its revamped immigration pathway — the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). After months on pause, this fresh round of invitations is a significant step forward for … Read more
What the 2025 Express Entry Draws Tell Us So Far Canada held 27 Express Entry draws from January to July 2025—on pace with 2024 numbers. Total ITAs dropped to 49,403, down from 62,615 in 2024 and 69,148 in 2023. French-language proficiency and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws issued the most invitations so far. Cut-off scores … Read more
IRCC Backlog Grows to 842,800 Applications: What It Means for Immigration Applicants in Canada Key Highlights The IRCC backlog reached 842,800 applications by June 30, 2025 — up 5.02% from May. Total applications across all categories now exceed 2.18 million, with 1.35 million within service standards. Permanent residence backlog rose to 415,800 applications, with Express … Read more
Canadian Passport Ranks Among the World’s Most Powerful in 2025 Thinking about travelling the world with ease? If you’re carrying a Canadian passport, you’re in luck. Once again, Canada has landed a top 10 spot on the 2025 Henley Passport Index – a global ranking of the most powerful travel documents. Let’s take a look … Read more
IRCC Issues 4,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations Canada continues to open its doors to skilled workers in key sectors. In its latest Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in healthcare and social services. … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 359 Immigration Invitations Through NLPNP and AIP On July 10, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador made a significant move in welcoming more skilled workers to Canada. Through two of its key immigration streams—the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)—the province issued a total … Read more
New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: What It Means for Canadians and PRs Planning a trip or a move to the U.S.? If you’re a Canadian permanent resident, temporary resident, or even a Canadian citizen applying for a specific U.S. visa, there’s an important update you’ll want to know about. A new $250 USD fee—called … Read more