Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant expansion of the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, raising the application cap by nearly 700 spots to 2,970 for the upcoming intake period.
This enhanced study-to-permanent residence pathway, accepting applications from August 26, 2025, through August 25, 2026, offers francophone international students a streamlined route to Canadian permanent residency with accessible French language requirements of only NCLC level 5.
The program provides facilitated study permits for eligible students enrolled in designated institutions within selected communities, while allowing both principal applicants and their immediate family members to access open work permits during the permanent residence application process.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has concluded its facilitation period for Express Entry applications submitted without upfront medical examinations.
Effective October 21, 2025, applications lacking an immigration medical examination (IME) may be rejected under updated completeness check requirements.
This policy shift follows the August 21, 2025, mandate requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to submit medical examinations at the time of application. The updated guidelines reflect IRCC's commitment to streamlining processing timelines and ensuring application completeness from the time of submission.
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The Government of the Northwest Territories has confirmed the full restoration of its 2025 nominee allocation to 300 nominations, reversing previous federal reductions.
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved the increase following sustained advocacy efforts.
The restoration enables employers to access skilled workers, provides clearer immigration pathways for newcomers, and supports sustainable community growth across the territory.
The decision reflects collaborative engagement between federal and territorial governments, alongside input from Indigenous governments, chambers of commerce, and community stakeholders who emphasized immigration's critical role in Northern economic development and sovereignty.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a critical correction to its program delivery instructions regarding study permits for students destined to Quebec.
The update clarifies that Quebec Acceptance Certificates (Certificat d'acceptation du Québec or CAQ) issued before December 6, 2024, not 2025 as previously stated, may be reused when applicants change educational institutions at the same level of study.
This policy adjustment ensures accurate processing of study permit applications and provides clearer guidance for international students and institutional stakeholders navigating Quebec's distinct immigration requirements within Canada's broader study permit framework.
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