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Canadian Immigration Update – June 30, 2025

Canada immigration update showing recent trends and policy changes in June 2025

Canada’s travel, immigration, and social trends are changing fast — here’s what you need to know this week. 🔷 Domestic Travel Is Growing While International Travel Slows Down In the first three months of 2025, more people in Canada chose to travel within the country rather than go abroad. Domestic tourism spending went up by […]

New Canada Work Stream Coming for Farm & Fish Jobs

Canadian farm workers harvesting crops under the new foreign worker stream program

Great news for those looking to work in Canada!The Canadian government is creating a new immigration stream just for foreign workers in agriculture and fish processing. This could open the door for many people looking for job opportunities in farming, food, and seafood sectors. 🌾 What Is This New Work Stream? IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and […]

The Easiest Jobs to Help You Qualify for Canada’s Express Entry Category-Based Draws

List of easy Express Entry jobs for Canada PR eligibility in 2025

For many people who dream of moving to Canada, getting permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system can feel difficult—especially if you don’t have a high CRS score, provincial nomination, or strong French skills. But there’s another way. If you’re struggling to get invited in the regular Express Entry draws, you can still qualify […]

First Express Entry Draw Under New Minister – What It Means for You

Candidates checking results of the latest Express Entry draw on IRCC portal

Canada’s Immigration Department (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on June 2, 2025, marking the first draw under the leadership of Minister Lena Metlege Diab. This is an important development, especially for those applying for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system. If you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw, […]

IRCC Processing Times: What Changed in the Last Year?

A visual chart comparing current and past IRCC processing times for immigration applications.

If you’re planning to move to Canada or are already in the process, you’ve probably wondered: “How long will my application take?” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times so you can get an idea of how long you might have to wait. But over the past year, some of these […]

BC PNP Invites 94 Skilled Workers in May 8, 2025

Candidates selected in the May 8, 2025 BC PNP draw for Canadian permanent residency

On May 8, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its latest immigration draw and invited 94 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. This draw focused on people with strong job experience and the potential to support B.C.’s growing economy. Who Was Invited in This Draw In this latest […]

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 […]