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October 29, 2025

Express Entry pool grows more competitive despite fewer profiles

As of October 26, the Express Entry pool contained over 2,700 fewer candidate profiles than it did on September 28.Despite a drop in total profiles, the pool has continued to grow more competitive as the number of higher-scoring candidates increased...

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October 28, 2025

Canadian Experience Class candidates invited in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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October 28, 2025

10 factors that could jeopardize your post-graduation work permit application

Planning ahead for your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application can reduce the risk of refusal.Small mistakes or misunderstandings can affect your ability to qualify for a PGWP. Over the past year and a half, the Canadian government has also introduced...

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October 27, 2025

IRCC extends special measures for people affected by Canada’s 2025 wildfires

Newcomers to Canada—including temporary residents (visitors, work permit holders, study permit holders), permanent residents, and Canadian citizens who are impacted by the 2025 wildfire season can continue to benefit from fee waivers and extended application deadlines to restore or extend...

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October 27, 2025

IRCC invites PNP candidates in second program draw of October

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 302 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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October 27, 2025

IRCC’s new tool shows stark increase in processing times for several application types

Processing times have increased dramatically for citizenship applications, as well as applications for the Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa Program, and Federal Self-employed Persons Program.These increases come after an update made earlier this month to the government’s online processing tool,...

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October 27, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador’s most recent draw marks lowest number of invitations issued in 2025

On October 22, Newfoundland and Labrador issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates.Invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsDraw summaryProgramNumber of invitations issued NLPNP55...

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October 27, 2025

Born outside Canada with a Canadian grandparent? Applying for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship under the current interim measures

If you were born outside Canada and one of your grandparents was Canadian, you may be eligible to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship.Under interim measures introduced by the federal government in March of 2025, if you are...

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October 26, 2025

PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw.Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from...

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October 26, 2025

Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks.Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.Assess your eligibility for enhanced...

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