Immigration News & Updates
Stay informed about the latest changes in Canadian immigration policies, visa updates, and important announcements.
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Canada Expands Recognized Employer Pilot to Tackle Labor Shortages
The federal government has expanded the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) to include more occupations in construction, manufacturing, and clean tech.
IRCC Launches New Family Reunification Digital Portal
The new digital portal aims to streamline application processing for spousal sponsorships, reducing average wait times from 12 to 8 months.
Canada Tightens PGWP Extension Rules for International Graduates
IRCC has revised its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) extension policy, reducing eligibility to high-demand sectors like healthcare, IT, and education.
IRCC to Resume All-Program Express Entry Draws in August 2025
After a pause of several months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed the resumption of all-program Express Entry draws starting August 15.
IRCC Introduces New Pathway for Undocumented Construction Workers in Ontario
Canada will regularize the status of up to 1,500 out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area through a new pilot stream.
Canada Expands Francophone Mobility Program to Attract More French-Speaking Immigrants
IRCC has announced an expansion to the Francophone Mobility Program to streamline work permit access for French-speaking foreign nationals outside Quebec.
Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers
New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty
PGWP expiring? Here are all your options to continue working in Canada
If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada.
International students in Canada will now have a harder time changing schools
Most international students in Canada will now require a new study permit in hand before being allowed to transfer schools.