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Canada closed November with a major Express Entry French‑language draw (Nov 28): 6,000 ITAs at CRS 408. For 2026, IRCC set a national target of up to 408,000 study permits (about 155k new + 253k extensions) and published PAL/TAL allocation tables—with 309,670 application spaces capped for PAL/TAL‑required cohorts and master’s/PhD public‑DLI students PAL/TAL‑exempt from Jan 1, 2026. In Quebec, the PEQ program ended Nov 19, shifting candidates to the PSTQ via Arrima. Ontario su

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.

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 Immigration Update — October 31, 2025 Snapshots: IRCC backlog surges past 958,000. Express Entry’s first trade draw issues 1,250 ITAs. Ontario issues thousands of PNP invites despite reduced quotas. Study permit funding rules rise. Legal bid for counsel rights underway. IRCC & Levels Plan: fewer newcomers, sharper focus on in‑Canada transitions.  The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan set the  2025 permanent resident target at 395,000 , down from projections in prior ye

Canada’s week in immigration: Education and Trades Express Entry draws, Ontario invites 1,893 candidates, B.C. pivots to high‑impact nominations, IRCC backlog nears 1M, and a postal strike disrupts IRB mail. Practical client takeaways inside. (Sept. 27, 2025)

IRCC capped a busy week with category-based Express Entry rounds for Education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and Skilled Trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505). Ontario and Alberta issued large provincial invitations, while IRCC clarified PGWP-eligible fields and resumed movement on the Parents & Grandparents Program. This briefing distills the key dates, numbers, and practical takeaways clients need to plan their next steps confidently.

IRCC ran Education and Trades draws, provinces issued invites, student proof‑of‑funds rose Sept 1, and refusal letters now include officer notes. Key dates inside.

Education & Trades drew returned with a lower CRS, PNP remained active, and study permit funds increased for files after September 1. Here’s what changed and how to prepare.

IRCC held new Express Entry draws with lower CRS cutoffs for Education and Trade, updated financial proof and language test rules, and revised settlement fund requirements for certain programs. Here’s what applicants need to know.

From lower CRS cut‑offs to updated fund rules, here’s what’s changed in Canadian immigration as of September 2025 — and what it means if you're applying for study, work or permanent residence.

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’s immigration rules shift again: lower CRS thresholds, tougher financial proof for students, new English test accepted — essential updates for prospective applicants.

Canada’s immigration rules shift again: lower CRS thresholds, tougher financial proof for students, new English test accepted — essential updates for prospective applicants.

IRCC raised study-permit funds, ran three Express Entry draws, set a PGP filing deadline, and updated AIP settlement funds. Here’s what changed—and what to do next.