Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details from the most recent Canada immigration invitation round. The draw focused on candidates with experience in specific high-demand sectors. Below is a factual summary of the Express Entry latest round for
On October 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #372, issuing 345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) targeted round. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 778.
On October 9, 2025, the Government of Ontario held new immigration draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 1,680 invitations to apply (ITAs) across three Employer Job Offer (EJO) streams. These draws mark one of the most active
On October 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an update to the Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (Federal EMPP). The changes affect its expiry date and the number of applications that will be accepted under one of
The Government of Canada has announced a significant reduction in the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program and introduced tougher penalties for employers who fail to follow program rules. These changes reinforce the government’s commitment to prioritizing Canadian
Employers and immigration practitioners often consider C20 Work Permits and Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permits when facilitating the transfer of foreign talent to Canada. Both are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under R205 of the Immigration and
On October 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a program delivery update concerning intra-company transferees under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Canada.ca What Changed? The update follows the extensive revisions on October 1, 2024 to the instructions
If you’re reading this in the fall and realize you still have CPD hours to complete, don’t worry — there’s still time. Ontario paralegals must complete 12 CPD hours by December 31, but with the right strategy and a few
The Francophone Mobility Program (C16 – IRPR 205(c)(ii)) provides French-speaking temporary foreign workers with the opportunity to obtain LMIA-exempt work permits to work outside Quebec. This exemption is based on Canadian interests and offers an important option for both employers
When it comes to Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) applications, one of the most important things for practitioners to remember is that there are no legislated criteria guiding decision-makers. Instead, officers have broad discretion, and the outcome of an
