Canada not likely to meet permanent resident admissions target for 2025

​Canada may significantly undershoot its permanent residence (PR) admissions target this year.  From January to August 2025, Canada admitted just 276,870 PRs.  To meet their planned target for 2025, the country would have to welcome more than 118,000 new immigrants in the remaining four months of the year. Based on our current projections, Immigration, Refugees
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Canada may significantly undershoot its permanent residence (PR) admissions target this year.  From January to August 2025, Canada admitted just 276,870 PRs.  To meet their planned target for 2025, the country would have to welcome more than 118,000 new immigrants in the remaining four months of the year. Based on our current projections, Immigration, Refugees […]

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Parliament passes bill to grant citizenship to lost Canadians

​Thousands of children of Canadians stand to gain citizenship. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has passed its third reading in the Senate as of Nov 19, 2025, and is expected to become law after receiving royal assent. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The
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Thousands of children of Canadians stand to gain citizenship. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has passed its third reading in the Senate as of Nov 19, 2025, and is expected to become law after receiving royal assent. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]

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IRCC’s backlog nears 1 million, study permit applications continue steep climb

​As of September 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had a total of 996,700 applications in its backlog, the highest level recorded since November 2024. Among all application types, study permit applications recorded the largest month-over-month increase this year, climbing 10%. As of September 30, IRCC’s total application inventory stood at 2,200,100. The department
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As of September 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had a total of 996,700 applications in its backlog, the highest level recorded since November 2024. Among all application types, study permit applications recorded the largest month-over-month increase this year, climbing 10%. As of September 30, IRCC’s total application inventory stood at 2,200,100. The department […]

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My PGWP is being processed, but my interim work authorization has expired—am I still able to work?

​If you are an international student who has applied for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) but have not yet received a decision, you may be worried about the expiry date of your interim work authorization. With increasing PGWP processing times, many graduates may already be approaching the end of their work authorization validity, without having
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If you are an international student who has applied for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) but have not yet received a decision, you may be worried about the expiry date of your interim work authorization. With increasing PGWP processing times, many graduates may already be approaching the end of their work authorization validity, without having […]

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Deadline for amendment to Citizenship Act extended to January 2026

​Canada’s federal government will once again miss their deadline to finalize amendments to the country’s Citizenship Act. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline to pass Bill C-3 by two months. Bill C-3 seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) on Canadian Citizenship, which was initially deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court
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Canada’s federal government will once again miss their deadline to finalize amendments to the country’s Citizenship Act. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline to pass Bill C-3 by two months. Bill C-3 seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) on Canadian Citizenship, which was initially deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court […]

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Foreign worker arrivals already in line with 2026 reductions—more than 100,000 fewer than 2025 targets

​Arrivals of foreign workers in Canada this year are already in line with 2026 reductions, with the federal government likely to undershoot their 2025 target by more than 100,000 workers by the end of the year. If the current pace of arrivals continues, the government may admit roughly 202,923 foreign workers (adjusted for seasonality based
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Arrivals of foreign workers in Canada this year are already in line with 2026 reductions, with the federal government likely to undershoot their 2025 target by more than 100,000 workers by the end of the year. If the current pace of arrivals continues, the government may admit roughly 202,923 foreign workers (adjusted for seasonality based […]

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These are the types of candidates getting invited in the most recent Canadian Experience Class draws

​Since August of this year, Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program has replicated the same draw: 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) delivered to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of either 533 or 534 points. Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry’s CEC program may be wondering what it takes to
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Since August of this year, Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program has replicated the same draw: 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) delivered to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of either 533 or 534 points. Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry’s CEC program may be wondering what it takes to […]

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Missed out on a PGWP? Here are your other work permit options

​International students who missed out on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) may have other work permit options open to them. This article will cover PGWP alternatives for international students based on different circumstances that impact eligibility. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Choose the option that best fits you:
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International students who missed out on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) may have other work permit options open to them. This article will cover PGWP alternatives for international students based on different circumstances that impact eligibility. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Choose the option that best fits you: […]

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Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7

​Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) by gaining you up to 62 points
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Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) by gaining you up to 62 points […]

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How newcomers can find a family doctor in Canada

​Finding a family doctor is a key part of settling down in Canada for many newcomers, as having one can greatly improve short-term and long-term health. In Canada, a family doctor is your main point of contact when it comes to your health, and you will need one to access most non-emergency healthcare. Subscribe and
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Finding a family doctor is a key part of settling down in Canada for many newcomers, as having one can greatly improve short-term and long-term health. In Canada, a family doctor is your main point of contact when it comes to your health, and you will need one to access most non-emergency healthcare. Subscribe and […]

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