NEWS & RESOURCES

Canada’s immigration file remains active heading into year-end. IRCC issued 6,000 Express Entry invitations on Nov 28 at CRS 408, signaling continued momentum for broadly targeted draws. For students, Ottawa published 2026 study-permit allocations—up to 408,000 permits (155,000 new arrivals and 253,000 extensions), a further reduction from 2024–2025 levels. In Quebec, the PEQ program has officially closed (Nov 19), shifting skilled workers to the PSTQ process via Arrima. Albe

Stay informed: IRCC opens December 1 pilot for tech‑graduates, Manitoba boosts PNP quota, B.C. shifts to points‑based model Jan 15, and a landmark Federal Court decision improves processing fairness.

Canada’s immigration system is recalibrating. IRCC’s 2026–2028 plan keeps permanent-resident admissions steady while lowering temporary-resident volumes to align with labour-market needs. International students face tougher proof-of-funds rules (effective Sept 1, 2025). In Quebec, the long-standing PEQ pathway closed on Nov 19, 2025, shifting candidates toward the PSTQ selection system via Arrima. Meanwhile, provinces remain active: British Columbia posted updated invitations

Canada Immigration Update – December 12 2025

Canada tightens visa rules, revises levels plan, and shifts focus to in‑Canada temporary residents transitioning to permanent. Key figures, dates & takeaways for you.

Canada unveils its 2026‑2028 immigration strategy: 380,000 permanent‑residents annually, deep cuts on temporary‑resident (particularly student) intake, stricter student‑funds and permit revival rules, and Quebec closing its popular PEQ pathway. What you need to know.

Canada announces sweeping changes to immigration policy: permanent resident targets set at 380,000 per year; temporary resident admissions slashed; student visa refusal for Indian applicants hits 74% what you need to know.

Canada launches its 2026‑28 immigration plan, slashes temporary‑resident slots and tightens permit cancellation rules. Key dates, numbers and takeaways you should know.

Canada’s immigration system is shifting. From tighter study‑permit limits to new temporary‑resident rules, here are the key December 2025 updates from IRCC, provincial nominee programmes and courts—and what they mean for you.

Canada released its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan on November 4, 2025, while bold changes continue in study‑permit approvals and provincial nominee streams. From high rejection rates to unscheduled PNP draws, here’s what applicants and advisors need to know—clear numbers, key dates and action points included.

Canada released its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan on November 4, 2025, while bold changes continue in study‑permit approvals and provincial nominee streams. From high rejection rates to unscheduled PNP draws, here’s what applicants and advisors need to know—clear numbers, key dates and action points included.

A concise news summary of Canada’s latest immigration policy: processing priorities at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, over 2 million applications in‑process, and the upcoming 2026‑28 Levels Plan. Key dates, numbers and takeaways for applicants and advisors.

IRCC held a large French-language–focused Express Entry draw on October 29, issuing thousands of ITAs at a relatively moderate CRS cut-off. Here’s what the numbers signal for bilingual applicants, how non-Francophone profiles can stay competitive, and what to expect as Canada readies its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan.

Key updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial nominee programs: new admissions targets, processing‑time shifts, and study‑to‑PR pathway changes. Clear take‑aways you need.

IRCC’s application inventory has topped the two-million mark, and processing times now vary sharply by stream. This update explains where delays are concentrated, which routes are moving faster, and how applicants can reduce risk by submitting complete files, selecting the smartest pathways, and making well-timed submissions.

IRCC held a PNP-linked Express Entry draw on October 27, issuing invitations at one of the year’s highest CRS cut-offs. We break down the numbers, why the threshold spiked, and what skilled workers, employers, and international graduates should do next to stay competitive.

Canada is tightening immigration controls: study permits are down 60 %, new medical‑exam guidelines are in force, and the next federal level's plan will set the tone for 2026‑28. Here’s what applicants need to know.

Latest policy shifts from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: upcoming 2026‑28 targets, mass‑application risk under Bill C‑12 and international‑student decline. What clients should know.

Latest immigration updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: new targets, processing‑time changes, Start‑Up Visa risks and a 60 % drop in international student arrivals. Key dates and takeaways in plain language.

Canada’s immigration system faces rising delays and stricter rules: processing times extend, PNP quotas are slashed, and new border legislation may limit asylum access. Applicants must brace for tougher financial thresholds and stay vigilant on IRCC notices.