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IRCC is Making Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlogs
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been working hard to clear pending immigration applications. The number of delayed applications has been steadily going down over the past few months. How Much Has the Backlog Reduced? As of February 28, 2025, IRCC had 821,200 delayed appl...
Canada Changes Work Permit Rules for International Students
Canada has updated its work permit rules for international students, making it easier for many graduates to qualify. These changes mainly affect the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, which allows students to stay and work in Canada after completing their studies. What’s Changing in the P...
Special Open Work Permits for Iranians in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
The Canadian government has extended a special policy that allows Iranian nationals in Canada to apply for open work permits. This means eligible Iranians can continue to work legally in Canada without a job offer. Here’s everything you need to know about this extension in simple terms. Who Can Ap...
Express Entry: Canada Invites More PNP Candidates
The Government of Canada has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a draw specifically for candidates who were nominated by a Canadian province through the Provincial Nominee Program (...
IRCC’s Immigration Backlog is Shrinking in 2025!
Good news for those waiting on their immigration applications! Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been making progress in reducing its backlog of applications. As of January 31, 2025, the backlog has dropped below one million for the second month in a row, showing a ...
10 Harsh Truths About Express Entry, PNP & IRCC That You Need to Know!
1️⃣ Rules Can Change Anytime & Affect Your Chances IRCC often changes immigration rules without warning. For example, they removed extra points for job offers and may stop STEM draws in 2025. If the rules change, your eligibility or chances of getting selected can be affected. 2️⃣ Losing...
Important Changes for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry
If you’re an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit holder, here’s some big news: You won’t get extra CRS points for your job offer if your work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change mostly affects those under the Young Professionals work permit category. Let’s br...
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