Canada Immigration

There are different ways a PR in Canada can lose their permanent resident status

One key reason behind the growing number of qualified workers in Canada, is a strong and internationally accredited post-secondary education system, which Canadians have benefitted from. The strength of the educational sector can be seen by its growth just among Canadians.

Immigrants coming to Canada now, have more difficulties to get affordable apartments to rent in the sizzling hot rental market.

Canada announced in April that PGWP holders would get an extension. Now in July, these international student graduates still have no way to apply and are losing their legal status.

Months after introducing a special measure to allow certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders to apply for a new open work permit that would allow them to keep working in Canada, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is blaming technical issues for the delay.

Every ECA submitted by a prospective Canadian immigrant is reviewed by IRCC to assess the equivalency of educational credentials (degrees, diplomas, certificates, and so on) earned in other countries, and to compare them to Canadian standards.

Quarterly CBSA detention statistics show that Canada separates detained persons based on seven different “grounds for detention”. The list of reasons for detaining immigrants includes:

Older Express Entry profiles can sometimes have a slight edge, but not for the reason many think.

The return of all-program draws is also major news for CEC candidates. The CEC is the primary way for Canada’s large international student and foreign worker population to gain permanent residence.

Northeastern Ontario is a hidden gem with untapped opportunities for newcomers and young professionals.

There are several reasons why Canada remains a top destination for international students—including the standard of education, lower costs, obtaining work, and immigration opportunities post-graduation.

More work permits are issued every year. Here are some of the ways Canadian employers can hire foreign workers.

Canadian employers hire hundreds of thousands of international workers every year through more than 100 different work permit pathways. With the exception of 2020, these numbers have only been going up since 2015 and there are no signs of stopping.

There are a number of reasons why no Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) candidates were declared. IRCC prioritizes sending CEC invitations to candidates who are eligible for more than one program. IRCC invites candidates to apply for the CEC when they are eligible for both the FSWP and the CEC, or if they are eligible for all three programs including the FSTP. The reason is because CEC candidates do not need to have a proof of funds in order to apply for immigration, where as FSWP and FSTP candidates without a Canadian job offer do. So, it is more desirable for candidates who are eligible for both to apply through the CEC.

The next month will hold announcements for the Parents and Grandparents Program, Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, Statistics Canada census data and more.

Service standards and processing times: IRCC has different service standard goal that vary depending on the type of application.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently released a report showing which occupations have the highest number of applicants in the Express Entry system for permanent residence.

Parents and grandparents of Canadians can get multiple entries over a 10 year period to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time.

Canada’s Super Visa is a temporary visa that may be an attractive option for Canadians who wish to bring their foreign parents and grandparents to Canada.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser shares his thoughts on Canada's future permanent residence levels. "It's not a point of pride that I have to be the minister that gets to 500,000...what's important to me is that I'm meeting the needs of communities."

Canada has resumed all-program Express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has grown by 250 each week, causing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down.

The IRCC is considering changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria. The aim is to align PGWP issuance with Canada's labor market needs. If implemented, these changes could make it more challenging for international students to obtain a PGWP.

The United States has introduced a $100,000 fee for employers filing new H-1B petitions. Announced in September 2025, the measure requires U.S. companies to absorb the cost, as immigration law prohibits shifting it to employees. Renewals, internal transfers, and current H-1B holders are exempt, with limited exceptions for cases deemed in the national interest.