Canada’s 2025 Budget and 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: Key Changes Ahead
The Canadian federal government has released its 2025 Budget alongside the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strategic shift in immigration policy focused on
Read More »Canada Introduces Bill C-12 to Strengthen Border Security and Immigration Controls
On October 8, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, aimed at enhancing national security,
Read More »Canada Introduces Upfront Medical Exam Requirement for Express Entry Permanent Resident Applicants
Starting August 21, 2025, Canada’s immigration department – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – will require upfront medical exams for all
Read More »Canada Raises Settlement Fund Requirements for Atlantic Immigration Program Applicants
On July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in the minimum settlement funds required for applicants to the Atlantic
Read More »Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Reopens July 2025
As announced earlier, on July 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake.
Read More »Canada’s 2025–2026 IRCC Plan: New Pathways, Policy Shifts, and Digital Transformation
On June 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, outlining a forward-looking strategy to rebalance
Read More »Canada Updates Field of Study Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits
On June 25, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to Canada’s International Student Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the list of eligible
Read More »Canada Proposes Citizenship by Descent Beyond First Generation
On June 5, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the current
Read More »Canada Updates Rules for Maintained Status During Processing
On May 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions for its staff on maintained status during processing. The new guidelines
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