Settlement Funds Requirement Raised for Atlantic Immigration Program
In July 2025, IRCC increased the minimum settlement funds required for applicants under the Atlantic Immigration Program. The new threshold is based on 12.5% of the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO), ensuring newcomers can financially sustain themselves. This update affects applicants in economic immigration streams tied to the Atlantic provinces. Read more: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/canada-raises-settlement-fund-requirement-for-atlantic-immigration-program/articleshow/123087802.cms
Canada Immigration Recap – July 2025
Express Entry & Federal Programs July 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. PGWP Reversal & PGP Invitations shaped expectations for applicants and policymakers. Express Entry draws continued with category-based selection. Federal policies adjusted to balance housing and labour demand. Work & Study Permits IRCC reinforced its focus on balancing international student growth […]
Innovation Stream: Employer‑Specific Work Permit under Global Hypergrowth Project
IRCC launched the Innovation Stream under the Global Hypergrowth Project in June 2025. This new work permit pathway is employer‑specific and supports Canada’s fastest-growing companies in recruiting international talent. It aims to boost innovation, especially in tech and advanced industries. Read more: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions/innovation-stream.html
IRCC Uncovers Misconduct & Bribery Cases in Immigration System
A June 2025 IRCC report revealed 62 cases of staff misconduct between 2023 and 2024. Some incidents involved attempted bribery in connection with study permit approvals. The findings stress IRCC’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and reinforce its commitment to a transparent immigration process. Read more: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/latest-updates/canada-uncovers-bribery-and-misconduct-cases-within-immigration-system/articleshow/121926920.cms
Canada Immigration Recap – June 2025
Express Entry & Federal Programs June 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. PGWP Field-of-Study Shake-Up shaped expectations for applicants and policymakers. Express Entry draws continued with category-based selection. Federal policies adjusted to balance housing and labour demand. Work & Study Permits IRCC reinforced its focus on balancing international student growth and labour […]
Latest guidelines for permanent residence applicants
Immigrating to Canada during a pandemic can be a challenge for new permanent residents and many may be wondering how the government is addressing the situation. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued guidelines for permanent residence applicants who were planning to arrive and settle in Canada in the coming months and who may have […]
Express Entry CEC draw invites candidates with scores as low as 431
Today’s Express Entry draw has resulted in invitations for 3,508 immigration candidates and their families to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 431. This was the lowest CRS for CEC […]
Express Entry: 392 PNP candidates receive ITAs
Canada held another round of Express Entry invitations on June 24, inviting candidates who had provincial nominations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 392 invitations to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 696 and above. All these candidates had previously received provincial nominations and were awarded an additional 600 points toward their overall score. This […]
Canada Immigration Recap – May 2025
Express Entry & Federal Programs May 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. Policy Tweaks & Steady Pathways shaped expectations for applicants and policymakers. Express Entry draws continued with category-based selection. Federal policies adjusted to balance housing and labour demand. Work & Study Permits IRCC reinforced its focus on balancing international student growth […]
Canada Immigration Recap – April 2025
Express Entry & Federal Programs April 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. PNP Activity & Processing Notes shaped expectations for applicants and policymakers. Express Entry draws continued with category-based selection. Federal policies adjusted to balance housing and labour demand. Work & Study Permits IRCC reinforced its focus on balancing international student growth […]