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If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes your application.

Applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) seems simple, but even small errors can lead to refusal. Here are the most frequent causes:

Moving to Canada offers a blend of opportunities and challenges. Newcomers often face hurdles due to unfamiliarity with the Canadian context. Here are ten critical mistakes to avoid for a smoother transition:

Canada’s latest Express Entry pool update on November 9, 2025, shows a steady rise in high-performing candidates, with 11% now holding a CRS score above 500. This reflects growing competitiveness, but also signals that many applicants are successfully improving their profiles through education, work experience, language skills, and provincial nominations.

Ontario has introduced major regulatory amendments to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), granting the province wider authority to suspend or return applications before issuing nominations.

In March and April 2024, 50,000 international students—including 20,000 from India—enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities but didn’t attend classes, raising concerns about immigration fraud and misuse of the student visa system.

Fewer draws and an updated NOC set the stage for a higher number of Express Entry ITAs in 2023.

Immigration Levels Plan Target for 2023

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, outlining major reforms that will shape the future of Canadian immigration. The plan includes new pathways to permanent residence (PR), upcoming changes to work and study permit programs, and a continued reduction in temporary resident levels.

There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to work in Canada

IRCC has issued invitations to apply for the second time during August for Canadian Experience class applicants.

IRCC issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply in a large category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services candidates on November 14.

Canadian citizenship is well-known for its powerful passport, giving visa-free access to more than 180 destinations. But even before reaching citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) also unlocks global travel opportunities that many newcomers don’t expect.

Following growing calls from Sudanese Canadians, Ottawa has pledged to resettle 4,700 refugees fleeing the ongoing civil war in Sudan. The federal government will provide support for 4,000 refugees, while 700 will be admitted through private sponsorship.

Canada's international student population has recovered quickly amid the pandemic.

Canada saw nearly 450,000 new study permits take effect last year, a staggering figure that easily broke the previous all-time record set in 2019.

The Immigration department invited 5,000 candidates in a Canadian Expereince Class (CEC)- only draw in the last day of July 2024 with minimum CRS of 510.

According to a recent report by The Globe and Mail, nearly 50,000 international students were labeled as "non-compliant" during March and April 2024 by IRCC. These students, despite receiving study permits, did not enroll or attend the colleges and universities they were assigned to, making up 6.9% of the tracked international student population.

With the closure of BC’s main PNP graduate streams and a 50% reduction in nominations, international students in British Columbia face new challenges for permanent residency (PR).
But strong alternatives still exist if you plan carefully.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on October 29, 2025, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with French-language proficiency.

Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416, and only those who created their Express Entry profile before September 8, 2025, were considered.

This was the third-largest draw of the year, following two other major French-language draws held on February 19 and March 21. Altogether, candidates in the French category have received 36,000 ITAs in 2025, more than any other Express Entry category. This trend reflects IRCC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Francophone immigration outside Quebec, consistent with the objectives of Canada’s Official Languages Act.

The October 29 draw also capped a busy month, coming right after consecutive draws for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Healthcare and social services streams.

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 80,485 ITAs through 46 draws, distributed across key categories:

• French-language proficiency: 36,000 ITAs
• Canadian Experience Class: 22,850 ITAs
• Healthcare and social services: 9,792 ITAs
• Provincial Nominee Program: 7,249 ITAs
• Education: 3,500 ITAs
• Trade: 1,250 ITAs

These results underline Canada’s growing focus on language diversity and workforce integration, particularly in sectors facing labour shortages.