Chris GribbleCanada increases wage thresholds for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has increased the wage thresholds for employers and foreign nationals applying under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This change determines which stream of…
IRCC backlog grows for the first time in months
As of May 31, there were 802,000 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. Considering that there were 760,200 applications that remained in the backlog towards the end…
Major changes announced in IRCC’s 2025-2026 Departmental Plan
Canada’s immigration department will establish a new pathway to permanent residence (PR) and will work toward launching a new work permit stream, according to its 2025-2026 Departmental Plan. The Plan,…
Canada invites CEC candidates in second Express Entry draw of the week
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Authenticating Your Immigration Documents and Hiring the Right Consultant
Canada’s immigration system is one of the most robust and welcoming in the world but navigating it can be challenging. Every year, thousands of applicants submit their credentials, work experience,…
Sudbury reveals designated employers for the RCIP and FCIP permanent residence pathways
The city of Greater Sudbury in Ontario has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Under these…