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BC PNP Reserves PR Spots for Healthcare Workers in 2025

Eligible healthcare workers for Canada PR under BC PNP 2025

British Columbia has announced big changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) for 2025. The province will now only accept 1,100 new applications, down from previous years. Most of these spots have been reserved for healthcare professionals, with a small portion set aside for entrepreneurs and high economic impact candidates. New Rules for Healthcare […]

Changing Schools in Canada as an International Student Just Got Harder

International students discussing how to change study permit when transferring schools in Canada

If you’re an international student in Canada, it’s important to know that the rules around changing schools (DLIs) have changed—and they’re now much stricter. Before November 8, 2024, students could switch from one Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to another by simply updating their new school information on their IRCC online account. They didn’t need to […]

Canada Holds First-Ever Express Entry Draw for Education Professionals

Educators receiving Express Entry invitations from Canada immigration

Canada’s immigration department, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), has introduced a brand-new Express Entry draw just for people working in education. On May 1, 2025, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were given to candidates under the education occupation category. This was the first time Canada held a draw focused only on people in the […]

Latest Canada Visa and PR Timelines for Indians – May 2025 Update

Latest Canada visa updates for Indian applicants in May 2025

If you’re planning to visit, study, work, or move to Canada, the latest update from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), released on April 30, 2025, brings some important news. Whether you’re waiting for your visa or thinking about applying soon, here’s what you need to know. Fast Canada Visitor Visas for Indians Good news […]

Indians, Don’t Move to Canada? Viral Video Sparks Immigration Debate

Indian immigrants facing challenges after Canada immigration

A new viral video is making many Indian immigrants and future applicants think twice about moving to Canada. It talks about how life in Canada may not be as easy or rewarding as it often seems on social media or in immigration ads. The video, posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter), questions the idea […]

Canada Cuts Immigration Backlog by Over 41,000 Applications

Chart showing March 2025 update on Canada immigration backlog reduction

On April 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shared a positive update—Canada has reduced its immigration backlog by 41,300 applications. This means processing is speeding up and people may now experience faster responses to their applications. As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,976,700 total immigration applications in the system. This is a […]

Canada Loses 49,000 Jobs in February – But Some Sectors Are Still Hiring

Canada’s February 2025 job vacancies by sector

In February 2025, Canada lost 49,000 payroll jobs, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. This drop followed a small increase of 14,400 jobs in January. Payroll jobs are counted as people who officially receive pay and benefits from their employer, based on data from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH). Despite […]

Important Update: Nova Scotia’s AIP Endorsement System Is Changing from May 1, 2025

Employers using the new AIP endorsement system on desktop and mobile

Nova Scotia is making major improvements to how employers apply for endorsements under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Starting May 1, 2025, a new online platform called LaMPSS will replace the current system for endorsement applications. This change is designed to make the process easier, more user-friendly, and less prone to errors. The new system […]

What the Liberal Government Plans for Immigration After 2025

changes to Canada immigration policy under 2025 Liberal government

With the Liberal Party set to form a new government in 2025, they’ve outlined their plans to balance immigration with Canada’s housing, economy, and social needs. Here’s what’s coming — explained in plain English. Bringing Immigration to “Sustainable Levels” The Liberals plan to reduce pressure on housing, infrastructure, and social services by controlling the number […]