The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration pool has accumulated 10,876 candidates as of September 8, 2025, according to recent data. Despite this substantial pool, only 94 Skills Immigration candidates received invitations […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has comprehensively updated its DNA testing framework, effective September 5, 2025. The revised guidelines now feature separate processes for citizenship and immigration applications, introducing virtual witnessing capabilities at select IOM offices
Federal data reveals a significant increase in Canadian immigration application refusals across multiple categories since 2023, with temporary resident applications experiencing the most dramatic rise. While policy changes have contributed to higher rejection rates for study permits
The Carney administration has come under scrutiny for withholding critical immigration statistics since May, with the most recent data only covering until March. After Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel-Garner publicly challenged this lack of transparency, government officials
On August 13, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its seventh round of selections through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 231 invitations. Of these, 180 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to complete medical examinations before submitting their applications. Currently, applicants submit their complete permanent residence application first, then
A comprehensive analysis identifies Toronto as hosting nearly 50% of Canada’s undocumented immigrants, with an estimated 250,000-300,000 individuals residing without legal status. According to recent data, Canada’s total undocumented population exceeds 600,000 nationwide, with major urban centers
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) is urging the provincial government to welcome at least 106,000 new immigrants annually to address the looming labour crisis. According to the Ministry of Employment data,
The Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have apprehended three individuals involved in orchestrating illegal border crossings. The investigation culminated in the arrest of Tolga Yilmaz, 34, at Montreal-Trudeau Airport on August 8,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual consultation for the 2026 Express Entry program, signalling a significant expansion with three potential new categories. While maintaining the current six categories, including French-language proficiency, healthcare, and