Quebec Invites Skilled Workers in Regulated Professions Under PSTQ: What You Need to Know Great news for skilled professionals looking to build a future in Quebec! The province has just issued a new round of invitations for permanent selection under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, or PSTQ). What makes … Read more
Canada Issues 1,000 ITAs to CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on September 3, 2025 Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 534 Candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before August 14, 2025 This was the … Read more
How International Students in Canada Can Work Unlimited Hours Legally If you’re an international student studying in Canada, you might be wondering how many hours you’re legally allowed to work while studying. The standard rule is up to 24 hours per week during academic sessions. But did you know that in some cases, you can … Read more
Ontario PNP Draw Issues Over 2,600 Invitations for Key Occupations in September 2025 Ontario’s immigration program made headlines this September with one of the biggest draws of the year. If you’re a healthcare worker, early childhood educator, or someone working in an in-demand occupation, this could be your golden ticket to permanent residency in Canada. … Read more
New Express Entry Draw Targets PNP Candidates with High CRS Scores IRCC issued 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw This draw targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 772 to qualify Profiles had to be submitted before August 28, 2025, at 7:19 p.m. UTC … Read more
Alberta Issues New PNP Invitations for Law Enforcement Professionals in August 2025 Alberta held its fifth Law Enforcement Pathway draw under the AAIP in 2025 Fewer than 10 candidates were invited with a low cut-off score of just 45 The Law Enforcement Pathway targets police officers and other public safety roles Candidates must have a … Read more
Express Entry Pool Update: Where Do You Stand as of August 2025? The Express Entry pool shrank by 2,472 profiles between August 5 and August 17, 2025. Most of the decline came from candidates with CRS scores between 481 and 600. August saw a total of 6,417 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across five different draws. … Read more
New Financial Requirements for International Students in Canada Starting September 1, 2025 If you’re planning to study in Canada as an international student, there’s an important update you should know about. Starting September 1, 2025, the financial requirement to apply for a Canadian study permit is going up. This change affects all new applicants and … Read more
Ontario PNP Holds 5 Targeted Draws, Issues 468 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams On August 28, 2025, Ontario conducted a series of five targeted draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), bringing exciting news for foreign workers and international students with job offers in the province. A total of 468 candidates received invitations to … Read more
Majority of Healthcare Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada Have Become Permanent Residents 58% of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in healthcare transitioned to permanent residency between 2000 and 2022 Countries like the Philippines and India were key sources of healthcare workers Most transitions to PR happened through economic immigration programs such as the Canadian Experience Class … Read more