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International students will face higher proof of funds requirements to study in Canada. Starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for a Canadian study permit will need to demonstrate $22,895 CAD in proof of funds—an increase of $2,260 CAD from...

Understanding the history of LMIA advertising requirements and what the latest change means for employers and job seekers. Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has always balanced two priorities: helping employers fill critical labour shortages and...

A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF HOW CANDIDATES CAN REACH OR BOOST THEIR SCORES. Many newcomers to Canada’s immigration system often ask: “How do people reach 500 or more points in Express Entry?” At first glance, such a score can feel intimidating or even unattainable. But...

Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will require all applicants for permanent residence through the Express Entry system to undergo a preliminary medical exam (PME) before submitting their application. This new requirement...

The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) is an introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on August 26, 2024. Unlike the traditional study-to-PR pathwa —which often requires students to graduate, secure a Post-Graduation Work...

Business owners say sudden federal policy shift puts operations and jobs at risk. A group of 23 Quebec business owners has filed a $300 million class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging severe economic harm caused by sudden restrictions to the...

PROGRAM UPDATE On July 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will reopen the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) later this month. As part of the 2025 intake, IRCC will accept up to 10,000 complete sponsorship applications....

“As of January 2025, Quebec halts support letters for CSQ holders outside the province—signaling a stricter stance on immigration and workforce control.” In a quiet but significant policy shift, Quebec has taken another step toward tightening control over its...

“Families caught off guard as immigration ministry announces immediate suspension of key program.” In a sudden and far-reaching decision, the Quebec government has suspended new applications to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent...

“Everything You Need to Know About Québec’s Skilled Worker Immigration Program Starting July 2025.” The Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) has announced that invitations to apply for permanent selection under the Programme de...