Canada’s New Citizenship Rules (Bill C-3) — A practical guide for families, expats and advisors On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 — the amendment to Canada’s Citizenship Act — came into force. This change fixes long-standing gaps that left many people without a clear path to Canadian citizenship and introduces a practical standard for passing […]
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What Temporary Residents in Canada Should Do Before Their Permits Expire (2025–2026) As Canada’s immigration system evolves, hundreds of thousands of temporary residents — including international graduates, workers, and visa holders — are facing a critical crossroads. With federal policies tightening, work and study permit conditions changing, and permanent-residence pathways becoming more selective, people with
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What Canada’s 2026 Permanent-Residence Changes Mean for Applicants (TR→PR + H-1B) Canada’s immigration strategy is shifting toward bringing more people who are already living and working in the country onto permanent-resident status. Two major pathways are expected to be the focus in 2026: a large Temporary-Resident → Permanent-Resident (TR→PR) initiative and a fast-track PR route
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Canada unveils new 2026 study rules On November 25, 2025, Canada unveiled its official provincial and territorial allocations for the 2026 international student cap, marking one of the most significant recalibrations of the International Student Program. The announcement outlines a more targeted and restrictive framework for how many study permit applications will be accepted for processing next
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Immigration NewsWhat International Students Need to Know About Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028 Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028 has brought major changes that every international student must understand before planning their study or immigration journey. The federal government has announced a 50% reduction in international student admissions starting in 2026, reshaping the future of education, work,
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Avoid immigration refusals in Canada For decades, Canada has been considered one of the most immigrant-friendly nations in the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of newcomers each year to support its labour market, economy, and multicultural identity. However, in 2025, the federal government has clearly shifted its tone. The focus has moved from record-breaking growth to
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Canada Increases 2025 Immigration Quota For 4 Provinces In a surprising turn of events amid Canada’s ongoing immigration recalibration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has boosted the 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations for four key provinces This move signals a potential softening in the federal government’s aggressive cuts to overall newcomer targets, which is
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Express Entry issues 4,500 ITAs Canada’s immigration system continues to make headlines with its latest Express Entry draw, the third of September 2025, issuing an impressive 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the French language proficiency category. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446, this draw marks a significant opportunity for
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How to Avoid Study Permit Refusal in Canada Canada’s international student program faced unprecedented challenges, with nearly 290,000 study permit applications refused—a record-high volume that has sparked widespread concern among prospective students, educational institutions, and immigration professionals. The national study permit approval rate plummeted to 48% in 2024, down from a relatively stable 60% in previous years, signaling
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Latest IRCC Processing Times – August 2025 This page enlists the latest IRCC processing times as of August 27, 2025, which have been revised by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and there are significant changes. IRCC has updated processing timelines for various immigration categories, including visitor visas, permanent residency (PR), Canadian citizenship, and passports. These data-driven estimates, reflecting 80%
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