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Follows Canadian immigration from Express Entry to permanent residence. It looks harder than most at how IRCC's own statements line up against actual processing times, and whether the system is on track to meet its stated PR targets. Readers get a working sense of draw categories, the gap between official promises and real queues, and how to read a refusal from the decision notes rather than from guesswork. It walks through what to expect from Express Entry in the coming selection cycle and how upcoming changes to study permits and LMIA rules ripple into real applications. It also tracks the 90-day grace period for work permit holders whose LMIA is expiring, and flags patterns behind fraud run by fake consultants. It doesn't offer legal advice or weigh in on individual cases — only explains how the system works.
IRCC restores CRS points for job offers on Nov 3, 2026: up to 100 points without LMIA, plus up to 150 for Canadian work experience. Full NOC breakdown.
RBC published a report on Canadian immigration crisis. Falling public trust, policy instability, Express Entry problems and reform recommendations.
IRCC checks employers via document requests or on-site inspections; the LMIA-exempt job offer fee is $230. Learn the triggers, penalties, and record-keeping rules.
How IRCC assesses job offers: four authenticity criteria, which documents are reviewed, and procedures when authenticity is questioned.
IRCC tightened rules for Atlantic Immigration Program. Three scenarios when an applicant needs to reconfirm employment status within 90 days.
IRCC updated instructions for code C13 for emergency equipment repairs. Two worker categories, requirements, admission conditions, and 30-day timeline.
Canada has expanded CPTPP as the UK joins the agreement. Learn how citizens of member countries can get a work permit without a labour market assessment.
Updated IRCC requirements for renewing work permits of FMCSP student spouses: eligibility conditions, study programmes, and new regulations.
IRCC updated work permit exemption requirements for judges and referees at international sporting events. New criteria, documents and exemption codes.