Canada Expands Study Options for Foreign Workers
Canada has introduced a new temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to take short-term courses or training programs without obtaining a study permit. Under the new policy, foreign workers with a valid work permit can study in a program lasting six months or less, even if the course extends beyond the period of stay […]
Canada Immigration Processing Times Shift Again
Canada’s latest processing-time update shows longer waits for several permanent residence and citizenship applications, while a few family sponsorship categories have improved. The most notable change is under Express Entry. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) processing has increased from 6 to 7 months, while the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) remains unchanged at 6 months. Other […]
Major Change for International Students: Canada Increases Study Permit Fund Requirements
Starting September 1, 2026, international students applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec must show higher funds for living expenses. These amounts are in addition to:1-First-year tuition fees; and2-Transportation costs to and from Canada. Important: Applications received before September 1, 2026 are assessed using the previous financial requirements. Stronger financial scrutinyIRCC has also increased […]
Express Entry Invites Physicians with CRS Scores as Low as 198
Canada has invited 229 physicians to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on September 3, 2026. The draw targeted the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category and required a minimum CRS score of just 198, making it the second-lowest cut-off ever recorded for this category. Candidates with a score of […]
Up to 39% of B.C.’s 2026 nominations could go to health-care and child-care workers
British Columbia has revealed how much of its 2026 provincial immigration allocation it plans to dedicate to two of its highest-priority sectors. Out of 6,254 BCPNP nomination spaces, the province expects to nominate between 1,620 and 2,015 health-care workers, along with 360 to 440 early childhood educators. Together, these two groups could receive roughly 31.7% […]
Could Express Entry Draws Temporarily Pause This Fall?
Major changes to Express Entry are approaching, and they could affect the rhythm of invitation rounds later this year. IRCC is considering significant changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System, including revisions to bonus points for Canadian education, French-language ability, siblings in Canada and accompanying spouses. New points for Canadian experience or job offers in certain […]
Canada Is Behind on Its 2026 PR Target, But One Immigration Stream Is Ahead
Canada’s permanent resident admissions are running slower than planned in 2026, but the slowdown is not happening equally across all immigration programs. By the end of June, Canada had welcomed 155,800 new permanent residents, reaching only about 41% of its main annual target of 380,000. To hit that target, another 224,200 people would need to […]
French-Language Draw Pushes CRS Cutoff to 382
Canada has invited another 5,000 French-speaking Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence, bringing the CRS cutoff for this category down to 382. The August 19 draw marked a nine-point drop from the previous French-language round on August 6, when the cutoff was 391. It is also the lowest CRS score recorded for a […]
Do You Have a Foreign Degree? Here’s How to Turn It into an Advantage When Looking for a Job in Canada
For newcomers to Canada, an international degree and professional experience can be valuable, but employers may not always understand how foreign qualifications compare with Canadian education. Clearly presenting your credentials and demonstrating how they meet the employer’s requirements can improve your job prospects. A WES (World Education Services) credential evaluation can help by identifying the […]
Express Entry Pool Shrinks, but Competition at the Top Grows
Canada’s latest Express Entry data shows that the candidate pool became smaller in the first half of August, but that does not necessarily mean competition is easing. Between August 3 and August 16, the total number of profiles dropped by 2,241, falling to 226,859. Much of that decline came from candidates with CRS scores between […]