Immigration Update

Updated High-Wage and Low-Wage LMIA Thresholds — What Employers and Foreign Workers Need to Know A Key Number Just Changed for Almost Every LMIA Application in Canada Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has published updated hourly wage thresholds that determine whether a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application falls…

Thousands of Manitoba PNP Candidates Could Get More Time to Work In a development that will bring relief to many foreign workers across Manitoba, two Winnipeg federal Members of Parliament announced this month that the government is preparing to extend work permits for candidates of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program…

Major LMIA Update: Eight Regions Are Back on the List — Is Your City One of Them? If you are a foreign worker or a Canadian employer navigating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the quarterly LMIA update is one of the most important announcements you need to track. Effective…

Canada has officially announced new study permit rules for 2026, bringing several important changes for international students. These updates include a lower national cap, streamlined rules for graduate students, and stricter requirements for undergraduate and college applicants. If you’re planning to study in Canada in 2026, understanding these changes is…

Starting January 8, 2025, travelling from Canada to the United Kingdom will no longer be as simple as booking a flight and showing your passport. The UK government has officially rolled out its new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) — a digital pre-screening system now required for visa-exempt nationals, including Canadians.…

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has rolled out a game-changing update for immigration applicants in 2025. If your Canada visa application has ever been rejected with no clear explanation, this new policy is for you. Starting July 29, 2025, IRCC will now include officer decision notes directly in…

For many aspiring immigrants, receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry system can feel out of reach, especially if they lack French proficiency, a provincial nomination, or a high CRS score. Thankfully, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now conducts category-based Express Entry draws that…

Canada is still a dream destination for international students looking for world-class education and long-term settlement. With structured immigration pathways—from Student Visa to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and eventually Permanent Residency (PR)—Canada has been welcoming talented individuals from around the world for years. However, 2025 will bring several changes to…

Program Applicants Current fee New fee April 30, 2022 Right of Permanent Residence Fee Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner $500 $515 Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most Economic Pilots (Rural, Agri-Food) Principal applicant $825 $850 Accompanying spouse or…