Immigration Update
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The federal government may face challenges securing another extension to address constitutional issues in the Citizenship Act. Bill C-3, introduced on June 5, aims to reverse the 2009 "first-generation limit" rule, which prevents Canadian citizens born abroad from passing citizenship to children born outside Canada.
The bill would establish a 1,095-day cumulative presence requirement, which critics argue is insufficient to demonstrate a substantial connection to Canada.
With Parliament resuming on September 15, lawmakers have limited time to make the Act Charter-compliant before the November 20 deadline.
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On July 11, 2025, Ontario announced that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated its full federal quota of 21,500 nominations for 2024, demonstrating continued high demand for provincial immigration pathways.
Notably, the program made significant contributions to critical sectors, with over 3,200 healthcare workers nominated — the highest number in program history — representing 15% of all nominations.
The technology sector received approximately 30% of nominations, with more than 6,300 tech professionals selected across various roles, including software engineers and information systems specialists.
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On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs.
The updated amounts vary by family size, ranging from CAD 15,263 for a single applicant to CAD 40,392 for a family of seven, with an additional CAD 4,112 for each additional family member. Candidates must update their proof of funds in their Express Entry profile by July 28, 2025, to remain eligible for consideration.
Official bank letters must confirm account balances, the six-month average, debts, and account opening dates.
Funds must be legally accessible and cannot include borrowed money or property equity; however, joint accounts or a spouse’s funds are permitted. Updating financial details will not affect the original profile submission date or Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
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Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced plans to conduct consultations this summer on Canada's immigration targets, with a focus on determining future international student visa allocations.
The consultations will involve provinces, university administrators, and students to ensure a "sustainable" visa system. This initiative comes as post-secondary institutions face budget constraints following the government's reduction in student visas due to concerns about rapid growth outpacing adequate support services, particularly housing. Many institutions are now posting deficit budgets and implementing staff layoffs as international student enrollment decreases.
