00:01Major changes and updates in PNP work permits.
00:05Canada. Immigration News. Latest IRCC updates.
00:14In this video, we unpack Canada's PGP 2025 draw and the impact of low-wage LMIA restrictions amid rising unemployment,
00:23explain Nova Scotia's new PNP priority changes and Quebec's suspension of CSQs for work permits,
00:30discuss Ontario's post-secondary funding reforms alongside recent express entry draw trends,
00:37and review current study and work permit processing times.
00:41Watch till the end for crucial insights and timing strategies to help you navigate these evolving immigration landscapes with confidence.
00:53Canada's immigration landscape is undergoing notable shifts as of July 2025.
01:10From restricted work permit processing to revamped provincial programs,
01:15these updates have significant implications for applicants,
01:18especially those eyeing the parents and grandparents program, low-wage LMIAs, and international student pathways.
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01:42Let's begin with Parents and Grandparents Program 2025 draw.
01:52IRCC will invite 10,000 sponsors from the 2020 intake on July 28, reviving hopes for many awaiting family reunification.
02:07Next, we explore low-wage LMIA restrictions due to unemployment.
02:14High unemployment rates across Ontario, Alberta, and BC have restricted low-wage LMIA approvals.
02:23Only select rural zones like Guelph and Thunder Bay remain eligible.
02:28Moving on to Nova Scotia PNP priority changes.
02:34For 2025 to 2026, PNP applications will focus strictly on health care, construction, and regional workers.
02:43STEM and energy sectors are deprioritized.
02:47Then we examine Quebec suspends CSQs for work permits.
02:53From January 16, Quebec's MyFi will stop issuing CSQ-based invitations under code A76 for out-of-province applications.
03:03Following that, we look at Ontario's post-secondary funding reform.
03:13With 80,000 local students losing program seats, Ontario plans to end the tuition freeze and reduce dependency on international student revenues by 2026.
03:26Next, we discuss the express entry pool and recent draw trends.
03:33CRS cut-offs for CEC draws continue to decline, latest at 518, with expectations of hitting 515 or lower in upcoming rounds.
03:46Then, we take a look at study and work permit, processing times.
03:53IRCC reports delays and rising rejections.
03:58Work permits from India take 6 weeks, study permits within Canada take 11 weeks, and visitor visas from India take 29 days.
04:08Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
04:15Canada's evolving immigration policies reflect a push for more controlled and sector-specific intake.
04:21While opportunities remain, applicants must adapt to new criteria and stay updated.
04:26For detailed guidance, visit our full blog, linked below.
04:31That's a wrap for now.
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