As of March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the removal of additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for candidates with arranged employment under the Express Entry system. This change means that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra CRS points for having a valid…

The Canadian government has recently announced an increase in the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2025. Initially, the plan was to process a maximum of 15,000 applications solely from the 2024 intake. However, the revised cap now allows for up to…

Canada is introducing 2 new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) set to launch on March 31, 2025, aimed at facilitating permanent residency (PR) for home care workers without requiring prior Canadian work experience. These programs also eliminate the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), streamlining the process…

On March 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its largest-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 7,500 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence. This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379, marking a significant decrease in the CRS threshold compared to previous…

Canada has recently revised its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria by removing the field-of-study restrictions for international students graduating from college bachelor’s programs. This change aligns college graduates with their university counterparts, allowing them to apply for a PGWP regardless of their field of study, provided they meet specific…

On March 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw of the month, issuing 536 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for this draw, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 736…

Rachel Bendayan has been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, succeeding Marc Miller. Prior to this role, Bendayan served as the Member of Parliament for Outremont, Quebec, and held positions such as Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety. Born into a Moroccan-Jewish…

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to accept up to 10,000 applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency. Eligibility and Application Process For the 2025 intake,…

On March 7, 2025, Canada introduced a temporary public policy allowing apprentices in eligible construction trades to study without a study permit. Effective from February 26, 2025, this policy will be in place for two years, expiring on February 26, 2027. Eligible Occupations Occupation NOC Code Bricklayers 72320 Cabinetmakers 72311…

Canada has recently introduced several significant measures to address labor shortages in the construction sector and adjust its immigration policies. On March 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced initiatives including a new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers, changes to the trades category in Express Entry,…