Introducing CanadaVisa+: A Smarter, Faster Way to Explore Your Canadian Immigration Options Let’s face it—navigating the Canadian immigration system can feel like trying to solve a giant puzzle with missing pieces. With over 100 pathways to permanent residency, countless requirements, and ever-changing rules, it’s no wonder so many newcomers feel overwhelmed. But now there’s a … Read more
How Foreign Work Experience Can Boost Your CRS Score for Express Entry Already working in Canada and planning to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry? You might be surprised to learn that your foreign work experience could give your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score the boost it needs to get an Invitation to Apply … Read more
Quebec Reaches Cap on Family Sponsorship Applications: What It Means for Sponsors If you’re living in Quebec and planning to sponsor a loved one for permanent residency, there’s some important news you need to know. As of July 9, 2025, the Quebec government has officially hit its cap for certain family sponsorship applications—and that means … Read more
IRCC Issues 3,000 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class 3,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 518 Candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before October 2, 2024, at 1:48 a.m. UTC CEC and … Read more
2025 Update: New Minimum Settlement Funds for Express Entry Applicants If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, there’s an important update you need to know. As of July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised the minimum settlement fund requirements for certain immigration streams. This means if you’re applying … Read more
Latest Express Entry Draw: 356 Invitations Issued to PNP Candidates with High CRS Scores IRCC held a new Express Entry draw on July 7, 2025, focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 750 Candidates needed to … Read more
Canada Extends Grace Period for PGWP-Eligible Study Programs: What International Students Need to Know If you’re an international student studying in Canada — or planning to — there’s some encouraging news on the horizon. On July 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a grace period for previously removed study programs under the … Read more
How to Apply for Your First Canadian Passport: A Complete Guide for New Citizens Becoming a Canadian citizen is a huge milestone—congrats if you’ve recently crossed that finish line! But if you’re wondering whether citizenship includes a passport, here’s the scoop: just because you’re a Canadian citizen doesn’t mean you automatically get a passport. You’ll … Read more
Alberta Holds Two Targeted Immigration Draws in June 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know Alberta conducted two targeted immigration draws under the AAIP between June 20 and June 25, 2025 Draws focused on candidates in key sectors: agriculture and construction A total of 133 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were issued Lower … Read more
What Are My Immigration Options Now That the PEQ Is Suspended? If you were planning to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), you might be wondering what your next steps should be. On June 5, 2024, Quebec officially paused the worker stream of the PEQ until November 30, 2025. But … Read more