Canada’s immigration department has given foreign workers applying through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program significant additional breathing room. The TFWP concurrent processing window has been extended from 60 days to 90 days, giving in-Canada work permit applicants an extra 30 days to provide proof that their employer cannot hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident…
IRCC Updates GATS Work Permit Rules for Foreign Professionals Seeking Short-Term Jobs in Canada Canada has officially updated New Canada LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules under the World Trade Organization’s General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), making eligibility requirements clearer for foreign professionals and Canadian employers. The updated guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
To Shape Canada Immigration Levels IRCC Opens Public Survey Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially opened public consultations for the upcoming 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan, giving Canadians, employers, newcomers, international students, and temporary workers a direct opportunity to influence future immigration targets and policies. The online consultation runs from: 📅 May 12 to…
The Canada Immigration Backlog 2026 has finally dropped below the 1 million mark, according to the latest update from IRCC. As of January 31, 2026, the total backlog stands at 990,300 applications, down from 1,014,700 in December 2025. This marks the first time in months that Canada’s immigration system has moved below this critical threshold….
The latest French Express Entry Draw March 2026 has created a major opportunity for immigration candidates, as the CRS cut-off score dropped to 393. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in this category-based draw targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. This marks one of the lowest CRS scores in recent…
The latest CEC Express Entry Draw March 2026 has brought major relief for candidates, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This draw recorded a CRS cut-off score of 507, making it the lowest CRS score for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the last 18 months. The CEC…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the Fifteenth Express Entry Draw of 2026, issuing new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to immigration candidates. In this latest round, 362 candidates were invited under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Fifteenth Express Entry Draw highlights Canada’s continued focus on selecting candidates already connected to provincial labour…
