How to Manage Medical Inadmissibility When Applying for Express Entry to Canada Applying for permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry system is an exciting step toward building a future in one of the world’s most welcoming countries. But for applicants with pre-existing medical conditions, there can be hurdles—namely, the possibility of being found … Read more
New Express Entry Draw Invites 291 PNP Candidates With High CRS Scores IRCC issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on September 29, 2025. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 855 — one of the highest this year. This was the 18th PNP-specific draw of the year, … Read more
Canada Moves to Attract Skilled Workers Affected by U.S. H-1B Fee Hike With major changes happening south of the border, Canada is stepping up to welcome skilled professionals—especially those in tech—who may be reconsidering their options after the U.S. drastically increased its H-1B visa fees. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently shared that Canada is preparing … Read more
PEI PNP Draw: 129 Skilled Workers Invited in September 2025 Prince Edward Island continues to stay on pace with its immigration goals for 2025. On September 19, the province held its ninth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, inviting skilled workers who align with PEI’s economic needs. If you’re a foreign national looking … Read more
New Brunswick PNP Issues Over 1,000 Invitations in August 2025 Draws If you’ve been eyeing New Brunswick as your future home in Canada, August 2025 brought some exciting activity! Between August 11 and 19, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) held four immigration draws, inviting a total of 1,052 candidates to apply for … Read more
Is Studying in Canada Still a Good Path to Permanent Residency in 2024–2025? With Canada’s Express Entry system becoming more competitive in 2024 and 2025, many international students are wondering: is studying in Canada still a smart way to get permanent residency (PR)? The short answer is — yes, absolutely. In fact, studying in Canada … Read more
Canada’s Slowing Population Growth in 2025: The Impact of Immigration Policy Changes Canada has long been known for its welcoming immigration policies and steady population growth. But recent data from Statistics Canada shows a noticeable shift: population growth is slowing — and immigration is playing a central role in that trend. Between April and July … Read more
IRCC Backlog Grows to Nearly 960,000 Applications in August 2025 IRCC’s application backlog climbed to 958,850 as of August 31, 2025—up over 57,000 from July Permanent residence categories saw a backlog of 470,300 applications Study permit delays surged, with backlog percentage jumping from 23% to 32% Visitor visa applications also saw an increase in processing … Read more
Temporary Resident Arrivals in Canada Drop Sharply in 2025 Temporary resident arrivals in Canada declined significantly in July 2025, with worker numbers down 37% and student arrivals down 55% year-over-year. Only 18,500 new workers and 7,685 new international students arrived in July 2025. The overall number of temporary residents continues to fall, reflecting federal policy … Read more
Canada Introduces AI-Powered Screening at Border: What Travellers Need to Know If you’re planning to enter Canada, there’s a new layer of security you should be aware of — and it’s powered by artificial intelligence. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has started using a tool called the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI) at some land … Read more