
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
Between January and April 2025, IRCC reported that student visa approvals were down to 43%, reflecting tighter rules and caps on international student intake. In contrast, work permits had a
Through the Global Skills Strategy, Canada continues to commit to faster work permit processing. Eligible skilled workers and their families can expect processing within two weeks, provided their roles fall
On July 4, 2025, IRCC updated the PGWP eligibility list by adding 119 new fields in high-demand areas like healthcare, trades, and education. At the same time, 178 fields were

Express Entry & Federal Programs May 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. Policy Tweaks & Steady Pathways shaped expectations for applicants and

Express Entry & Federal Programs April 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. PNP Activity & Processing Notes shaped expectations for applicants and

Express Entry & Federal Programs March 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. Caregiver Pilots Refresh & Category Draws shaped expectations for applicants

Express Entry & Federal Programs February 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. CEC & French Draws; Work/Study Updates shaped expectations for applicants

Express Entry & Federal Programs January 2025 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. Study Permit Cap Allocations & CEC Rounds shaped expectations for

Express Entry & Federal Programs December 2024 featured significant updates to Canada’s federal immigration streams. Year-End Draws & Policy Signals shaped expectations for applicants and