Canada plans to require certain International Mobility Program applicants to submit official language test scores as part of upcoming regulatory amendments. The change aims to improve workforce integration and increase the long-term success of temporary foreign workers, while helping employers
Starting September 1, 2025, international students must show proof of CAN$20,635 in living expenses for a study permit, a major increase from the previous $10,000 requirement. This change is aimed at ensuring students are financially prepared before arriving in Canada.
Ontario has implemented sweeping changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) starting July 1, 2025, introducing a new employer-led portal, in-person interviews, and increased authority to return applications. These updates enhance program integrity and prioritize job-ready applicants aligned with Ontario’s
Canada has updated its PGWP eligibility list for 2025, cutting 178 programs and adding 119 in sectors like health, education, and trades. Check if your non-degree program is still eligible for a post-graduation work permit—and understand what it means for
IRCC’s forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 reveals a $1.49 billion drop in total expenses, with deep cuts to immigrant and refugee integration programs and a moderate increase in spending on temporary workers and international students. This realignment
IRCC’s 2023-2024 misconduct report confirmed 62 proven cases involving harassment, privacy breaches, time theft, and ethics violations. The department applied terminations, suspensions, reprimands, training, and cost recovery to protect Canada’s immigration integrity and public trust.
Canada is set to end its first-generation limit on citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, allowing children born abroad beyond the first generation to gain citizenship if their Canadian parent demonstrates at least three years of physical presence in Canada.
A Canadian public policy continues to allow temporary foreign workers already in the country to begin new employment while their work permit applications are being processed. Aimed at reducing delays and improving labour mobility, the measure supports workers on maintained
British Columbia has dramatically cut the time it takes for U.S.-trained nurses to register and begin work, dropping from four months to just days. With over 1,150 American healthcare professionals expressing interest, the province is leveraging cross-border regulatory alignment, strategic
In 2025, British Columbia is overhauling its Provincial Nominee Program after the federal government cut its annual nomination allocation from 8,000 to 4,000. Only 1,100 new applications will be accepted, primarily in healthcare roles, while thousands of existing applications face
British Columbia is transforming the rental housing system with regulation changes taking effect in 2025, including faster hearing times, more transparency in dispute resolutions, and clearer guidelines for landlords and renters. These reforms—backed by a $15.6-million investment—aim to support both
Canada has announced up to $52 million in new funding for 16 projects under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program, aimed at reducing barriers for internationally trained professionals entering healthcare and construction jobs. These initiatives include streamlined assessment systems, language training,
Canada’s new public policies, effective March 31, 2025, offer out-of-status or unauthorized child care and home support workers a unique pathway to permanent residence. Through Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration classes, along with a complementary policy to
The Canadian government has introduced an interim measure to help families affected by the first-generation limit in the Citizenship Act while awaiting legislative changes. Eligible individuals, including children born abroad and those who lost citizenship under previous laws, can now
British Columbia is taking bold action to recruit U.S.-trained doctors and nurses by fast-tracking credential recognition and launching a targeted recruitment campaign in Washington, Oregon, and California. The province is removing licensing barriers for ABMS-certified physicians and streamlining the process
