ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications
On May 14, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times have increased for the Permanent residence Stream and the Global Talent Stream. Global Talent Stream – 8 […]
IRCC unveils training guide revealing common PR application mistakes
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently published a comprehensive 447-page training guide for immigration officers, shedding light on critical decision-making processes for permanent resident (PR) applications. The guide, which includes detailed case examples and recommended outcomes, highlights several recurring mistakes that often lead to application rejections or extensive reviews. Key issues identified include […]
Analysis reveals challenges in the immigration reduction strategy due to statistical discrepancies
Experts reveal that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to reduce immigration faces significant challenges due to the systematic undercounting of temporary residents. The government’s target to limit temporary workers and international students to 5% of Canada’s population by 2027 may not effectively address housing and infrastructure pressures, as current population estimates fail to accurately track […]
Healthcare crisis demands more Express Entry draws to address critical shortages
Canada’s healthcare system faces a critical breaking point as a severe shortage of medical professionals leads to deadly patient wait times. With over 74,000 Canadians dying on healthcare waitlists since 2018, experts argue that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must expedite Healthcare Express Entry Draws to address the 143,695 job vacancies in the sector. […]
IRCC announced a major immigration system overhaul
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the integrity of its immigration system. The landmark reforms include ending the practice of ‘flagpoling’ at US-Canada borders, introducing legislative amendments for visa cancellations in cases of mass fraud, streamlining the asylum process, and implementing significant changes to the Express Entry system. A […]
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