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Notes from a licensed RCIC.

Articles on Canadian immigration written by the consultant who handles the files, not by a news desk. Written for people already in Canada on temporary status — and for those still planning the move.

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Sharp drop in study permit applications in 2025 catches the Canadian government off guard

IRCC expected study permit applications to fall 10% in 2025. It recorded 29,300 — below even pandemic levels. What changed, and what follows from it. Study permitIRCCEstudantes internacionais Read the article → A café table set for language study, with headphones, an open notebook, coffee and a croissant. 3 min read

Minimum French scores in Express Entry and how they can raise your CRS

The French levels required by each Express Entry program, how the 25 or 50 extra CRS points work, and what you need to enter the francophone category draws. Express EntryCRSFrancês Read the article → Two people reviewing printed charts on a meeting table beside a laptop and a small Canadian flag. 4 min read

IRCC’s 2025–2026 Departmental Plan: what changes for immigration to Canada?

IRCC has published its federal priorities for the next two years: category-based Express Entry, deep cuts to LMIA permits, a PGWP review, and changes to spousal open work permits. IRCCExpress EntryPNPPGWP Read the article → Stacks of Canadian one-dollar coins rising in height, with work gloves and a safety helmet behind them. 2 min read

New provincial median wages for LMIAs: what changed on 27 June 2025

Canada updated the median hourly wages that separate a high-wage LMIA from a low-wage one. The table by province, and what it changes for employers and workers. LMIAWork permitEmpregadores Read the article → A traveller holding a passport at an airport gate window, with luggage and a plane on the tarmac at dusk. 3 min read

LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada through free trade agreements (FTAs)

Citizens of dozens of countries can work in Canada without an LMIA through free trade agreements. A guide by agreement: categories, eligible occupations and permit validity. Work permitLMIACUSMACETA Read the article → Tools from several occupations on a wooden table: a chef's knife, a paint roller, a lab pipette, a stethoscope and children's books. 3 min read

The most accessible occupations for immigrating through category-based Express Entry

Category-based draws have far lower cut-offs than the general rounds. Occupations that need little training, their recent cut-off scores, and whether they qualify for a SOWP. Express EntryCRSProfissões Read the article → The Hopewell Rocks on New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy at low tide, at sunrise. 2 min read

New Brunswick could be your way into Canada

A lower cost of living, welcoming communities and a Provincial Nominee Program with accessible streams — some without a job offer. Why this province deserves your attention. New BrunswickPNPProvíncias do Canadá Read the article → A graduate in cap and gown, seen from behind, where a campus path splits in two under autumn maples. 2 min read

Does studying in Canada guarantee permanent residence? Spoiler: not quite

Taking a course in Canada gives no automatic right to permanent residence. Myth against reality: what the PGWP guarantees, what PNPs require, and what really counts for PR. Fato ou Boato?PGWPResidência permanente Read the article → Cartão de título da Turas Immigration para o resumo do NCIC 2025. 1 min read

NCIC 2025 recap: key trends and updates in Canadian immigration

The National Citizenship & Immigration Conference brought IRCC, CBSA, PNPs, RCICs and lawyers to Lake Louise. The four points that matter most if you have a case in progress. IRCCPNPWork permit Read the article →