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,…

Starting March 5, 2025, New Brunswick has officially opened the intake for two enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways: Employment in New Brunswick Pathway: This pathway requires candidates to have at least 12 consecutive months of work experience in the province, along with increased residency requirements. New Brunswick Interests Pathway:…