Express Entry Draws – August 2025

Throughout August 2025, Canada issued several rounds of Express Entry invitations, highlighting the continued focus on skilled workers, French-language proficiency and specific labour market needs. August 6, 2025 – Provincial Nominee Program: 225 invitations issued, minimum CRS score 739 August 7, 2025 – Canadian Experience Class: 1,000 invitations issued, minimum CRS score 534 August 8, […]

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Greater Transparency for Refused Temporary Residence Applicants

As of July 29, 2025, applicants whose applications to work, study, or visit Canada are denied can now expect more transparency in the refusal process. In a move to improve clarity, detailed officer decision notes are now being included with refusal letters for certain temporary resident applications. These notes will initially be provided only for […]

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LMIA Advertising Exemption for Primary Agriculture Ending on December 31, 2025

A quiet but important change is on the horizon for agricultural employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Since early 2022, employers of primary agricultural workers have benefited from a streamlined LMIA process thanks to a temporary suspension of advertising requirements. This measure reduced delays and helped farms bring in much-needed foreign workers more […]

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Upfront Medical Examinations to be Required with Express Entry Applications

Beginning August 21, 2025, applicants under the Express Entry system must complete their Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting a permanent residence application. Previously, applicants could wait until instructed to undergo the exam after filing their application. This change means that all applicants and their dependents will now need to arrange their IME in advance […]

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Canada Extends Temporary Immigration Measures to Support Palestinians Amid Gaza Crisis

In response to the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Canadian government has announced the extension of Canada’s special measures for Palestinians who are presently in Canada and unable to return home. First introduced in December 2023, these special measures allow eligible Palestinians and foreign-national family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, who departed […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Processing Times

Temporary Resident Processing Times: Inside Canada: Visitor Record 193 Days Visitor Visa 18 Days Student – Initial 84 Days Student – Extension 180 Days Worker – Initial and Extension 182 Days Outside Canada:   United States India Mexico Brazil South Africa Visitor Visa 21 Days 28 Days 61 Days 49 Days 545 Days Study Permit […]

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