Canada Increases Wage Requirements for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: What Employers and Workers Need to Know As of June 27, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has officially raised the wage thresholds for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). If you’re an employer looking to hire international talent—or a foreign worker hoping to … Read more
IRCC Backlog Grows for the First Time in Months: What It Means for Canadian Immigration IRCC’s backlog increased by 5.5% in May 2025, marking the first rise since October 2024 802,000 applications are now classified as backlog, up from 760,200 in April Permanent residence programs, especially Express Entry PNP, are seeing high backlog rates Temporary … Read more
IRCC Announces Major Immigration Changes for 2025–2026: New PR Pathways, Work Permits, and More The Government of Canada is rolling out several significant updates that will shape the future of immigration in the country. If you’re planning to work, study, or settle in Canada, these updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) 2025–2026 Departmental … Read more
Latest Express Entry Draw: 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Invited with CRS Cut-Off of 521 IRCC invites 3,000 candidates in latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required: 521 Candidates needed to have submitted their profile before November 21, 2024, at 3:56 p.m. UTC Sixth Express Entry draw held in … Read more
Greater Sudbury Unveils Designated Employers for Rural and Francophone Immigration Pilots Greater Sudbury, Ontario has officially released its list of designated employers for two exciting federal immigration pathways: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). This announcement opens up new opportunities for foreign nationals looking to settle in Northern … Read more
Canada Updates PGWP Eligibility: What International Students Need to Know in 2025 Big news for international students planning to study in Canada! As of June 25, 2025, the Canadian government has rolled out significant updates to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. These changes are meant to better align with Canada’s evolving labour market needs … Read more
Canadian PR vs. US Green Card for Skilled Workers: Which Pathway Is Right for You? Thinking about immigrating as a skilled worker but not sure whether to aim for the United States or Canada? You’re not alone. Many professionals around the world find themselves weighing the options between a U.S. employment-based green card and Canadian … Read more
Top Canadian Universities in the QS World Rankings 2026: McGill Takes the Lead McGill University is now Canada’s highest-ranked university, surpassing the University of Toronto. Four Canadian schools placed in the top 100 globally: McGill, U of T, UBC, and University of Alberta. The QS World University Rankings consider factors like academic reputation, sustainability, and … Read more
503 Express Entry Invitations Issued in Latest PNP Draw: What You Need to Know Key Highlights IRCC issued 503 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on June 24, 2025. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 742. Candidates needed to submit their Express Entry profile before May 30, 2025, at … Read more
New Brunswick Holds Record-Breaking PNP Draws in June 2025 Key Highlights New Brunswick conducted four Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws over two days: June 16 and 17, 2025. 608 candidates were invited across two immigration streams and four pathways. The province invited a total of 2,015 candidates through the NBPNP so far in 2025. Skilled … Read more