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July 8, 2025

IRCC issues thousands of invitations to CEC candidates, with lowest cut-off score since September 2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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July 8, 2025

Travelling to Canada? Plan ahead to avoid being turned away for a criminal record

If you’re not a Canadian citizen, you may be denied entry to Canada if you have a criminal record.If you plan ahead, you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility and gain entry to Canada depending on factors such as...

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July 7, 2025

Canada updates minimum fund requirements for Express Entry programs

On July 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated the amount of money foreign nationals need to immigrate to Canada.Those applying for permanent residence (PR) under two Express Entry programs will now require at least $500 more in funds.For a...

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July 7, 2025

IRCC issues invitations to Express Entry candidates in first draw of July

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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July 7, 2025

Canada postpones removal of study programs from PGWP eligibility

Canada’s immigration department has announced a grace period for the removal of many study programs from eligibility for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs).Study programs which had initially been removed from eligibility effective 25 June, 2025 will remain on the list of...

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July 7, 2025

What you need to know about applying for your first Canadian passport

When naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you don't automatically receive a Canadian passport. You must apply for one.If you happen to be applying or are thinking about applying for your first Canadian passport, knowing what to expect, what documents are...

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July 6, 2025

Alberta holds two draws inviting candidates for provincial immigration

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsSummary of draws, 20-25 JuneThe AAIP held two draws...

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July 5, 2025

What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options.On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November...

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July 4, 2025

2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025.Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada.In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees...

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July 3, 2025

Canada to increase financial support requirements for international students

Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications.For a family of one, the minimum amount of...

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