First Express Entry Draw Under New Minister – What It Means for You
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, […]
Canada Cuts Immigration Backlog by Over 41,000 Applications
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 […]
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% […]