What Documents Do You Need to Respond to an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency?
Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) through Express Entry is an exciting step in your immigration journey. However, you must be ready to submit the right documents within 60 days to avoid having your ITA expire. This guide will help you understand which documents you need and why. It’s important […]
Do You Qualify for Express Entry’s New Healthcare and Social Services Category?
Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists now have a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry! On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major updates to Express Entry categories. These changes include: Who Can Apply Under the New Healthcare and Social Services Category? To qualify, you need […]
Are You Eligible for Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot?
Canada has announced full details about the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP), which allows foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency (PR) if they work in home care. Overview of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP) The HCWP is divided into two programs: Each program has two application streams: Who Can Apply? Basic […]
Deadline Extended for Canadian Citizenship by Descent Changes
What’s Happening? The Canadian government has delayed the changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act once again. These changes were supposed to address the rules about who can pass on Canadian citizenship to their children born outside Canada. The new deadline is now April 25, 2025. Why Is This Important? Currently, under the First-Generation Limit (FGL) […]
Special Open Work Permits for Iranians in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
The Canadian government has extended a special policy that allows Iranian nationals in Canada to apply for open work permits. This means eligible Iranians can continue to work legally in Canada without a job offer. Here’s everything you need to know about this extension in simple terms. Who Can Apply? This special policy is for […]
IRCC’s Immigration Backlog is Shrinking in 2025!
Good news for those waiting on their immigration applications! Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been making progress in reducing its backlog of applications. As of January 31, 2025, the backlog has dropped below one million for the second month in a row, showing a 5.33% improvement compared to December 2024. Let’s break […]
Prince Edward Island Limits Atlantic Immigration Program to Three Sectors
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has made a big change to its Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). From January 24, 2025, foreign workers can only apply through this program if they have jobs in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing. This means that if you work in any other sector, you will have to explore different immigration options. Why […]
Important Changes for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry
If you’re an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit holder, here’s some big news: You won’t get extra CRS points for your job offer if your work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change mostly affects those under the Young Professionals work permit category. Let’s break it down for you: Who is affected […]
IRCC Holds Second Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. In this round, IRCC issued 455 ITAs to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 or higher. To be eligible, they must have submitted […]
IRCC Makes Big Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlog
Good news for those waiting on their Canadian immigration applications! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly reduced the backlog of pending applications. Fewer Applications in the Backlog As of December 31, 2024, the backlog dropped to 942,300 applications. This is a big improvement from the 1,006,500 applications at the end of November—a 6.38% […]