Background on this changeAs part of a wider suite of initiatives that the Canadian government has undertaken to reduce the...

Key Adjustments:2025: Immigration target reduced to 395,000 (down from 485,000 in 2024).2026: Further reduction to 380,000.2027: New target of 365,000.Reduced...

International StudentsA 2-year cap on study permit applications started on January 22, 2024, with a goal of net-zero growth.2024 cap:...

New restrictions starting January 21, 2025: Spouses eligible for open work permits only if the principal applicant is: Employed in...

Elimination of Job Offer PointsSpring 2025: Canada plans to remove job offer points from Express Entry.This could lower CRS scores...

Key Changes:Higher wage thresholds: Employers must pay 20% above the median wage for high-wage LMIA streams.Low-wage LMIA restrictions: Banned in...

Enhanced Caregiver PR Pathway (2025)PR upon arrival for home care workers.Eligibility: CLB 4, high school diploma, recent experience, full-time job...

PGP Sponsorship RestrictionsNo new applications accepted in 2025.15,000 applications will be processed from the 2024 pool (random selection from 2020...

Key Fee Increases (April 30, 2024)PR applications (Economic Class): $950 (PA), $950 (Spouse).Spousal Sponsorship: $545 (PA), $635 (Spouse).Work Permit applications:...