Starting today, 28 July, the federal government will begin sending out invitations to apply (ITAs) to permanent residents and Canadian citizens wishing to sponsor their parents or grandparents.Invitations will be sent out by lottery.The selected prospective sponsors will be contacted...
On July 17, Quebec issued its first invitations under the new Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations targeted individuals already living in Quebec, with a focus on those who speak French, have work experience or educational credentials from within...
Some applicants to the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP) will not have their applications processed. The NS PNP has received applications in 2025 in excess of its allocation for the year, so is unable to extend nominations to...
Qualifying nurses educated abroad can now access tailored support to help them integrate into the Canadian workforce through the Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS). Nurses located outside Canada who have yet to immigrate to Canada but have...
The Express Entry draws in 2025 reveal several patterns. This article will cover: The types of draws, compared to 2023 and 2024; The number of ITAs issued, compared to 2023 and 2024; The cut-off scores for each draw type; and...
As of June 30, there were 842,800 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This marks another rise in the application backlog, from 802,000 at the end of May — a 5.02% increase. Consult with an experienced immigration...
Global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners has published its latest passport index, with the Canadian passport once again ranking among the world’s top 10 most powerful travel documents. In the latest Henley Passport Index, released 22 July,...
Quebeckers can no longer submit undertakings to sponsor their parents, grandparents, or certain other relatives. The Quebec immigration ministry has announced that the cap on undertakings for these relatives has been reached, as of 22 July, 2025. Book a free...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the minimum income requirements needed to sponsor parents or grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor relatives under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) must...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Express Entry Healthcare and social services occupations category. To...
