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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 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.

Get the latest on Canadian immigration – new policy shifts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provincial nominee updates and court rulings. What you need to know, with clear takeaways and dates.

Canada’s immigration week ended with targeted Express Entry rounds for education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and skilled trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505), plus fresh signals from provinces and continued pressure on IRCC processing inventories. For students, 2025 intake caps and proof-of-funds rules are reshaping plans. This briefing explains the key dates, numbers, and plain-language takeaways so applicants can act quickly—and correctly.

Canada has raised financial thresholds for study permits, saw sharp drops in temporary residency permits in early 2025, and tightened selection rules inside Express Entry and regional programs. Key changes every potential immigrant should know.

Canada’s immigration system in 2025 faces record study permit refusals, reduced PNP caps, tighter Express Entry rules, and new requirements such as pre-submission medical exams. Here’s a breakdown of the latest IRCC updates and what they mean.