Travel to Canada

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If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes your application.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence in the latest Express Entry draw, held on September 3, 2025.

Applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) seems simple, but even small errors can lead to refusal. Here are the most frequent causes:

Moving to Canada offers a blend of opportunities and challenges. Newcomers often face hurdles due to unfamiliarity with the Canadian context. Here are ten critical mistakes to avoid for a smoother transition:

Canada’s latest Express Entry pool update on November 9, 2025, shows a steady rise in high-performing candidates, with 11% now holding a CRS score above 500. This reflects growing competitiveness, but also signals that many applicants are successfully improving their profiles through education, work experience, language skills, and provincial nominations.

Ontario has introduced major regulatory amendments to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), granting the province wider authority to suspend or return applications before issuing nominations.

Fewer draws and an updated NOC set the stage for a higher number of Express Entry ITAs in 2023.

Immigration Levels Plan Target for 2023

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, outlining major reforms that will shape the future of Canadian immigration. The plan includes new pathways to permanent residence (PR), upcoming changes to work and study permit programs, and a continued reduction in temporary resident levels.

There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to work in Canada

IRCC has issued invitations to apply for the second time during August for Canadian Experience class applicants.

IRCC issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply in a large category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services candidates on November 14.

Canadian citizenship is well-known for its powerful passport, giving visa-free access to more than 180 destinations. But even before reaching citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) also unlocks global travel opportunities that many newcomers don’t expect.

According to a recent report by The Globe and Mail, nearly 50,000 international students were labeled as "non-compliant" during March and April 2024 by IRCC. These students, despite receiving study permits, did not enroll or attend the colleges and universities they were assigned to, making up 6.9% of the tracked international student population.

With the closure of BC’s main PNP graduate streams and a 50% reduction in nominations, international students in British Columbia face new challenges for permanent residency (PR).
But strong alternatives still exist if you plan carefully.

Statistics Canada reports that 58% of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in Canada find work in their field, though this lags behind Canadian-educated counterparts. With 500,000 healthcare workers set to retire soon, IEHPs are crucial.

Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

British Columbia

More than 167 candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in these draws.