On 15 October 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reportedly issued 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw. The minimum CRS score was 519. Candidates needed an Express Entry profile created before 7:00:47 p.m. UTC on 21 September 2026. The draw details [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), created to attract top talent to the Canadian innovation economy, has long been known for its 7–10 business day processing time. However, starting in 2025, the program is undergoing [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Looking to relocate abroad in 2025? The Remitly Immigration Index 2025 reveals the most desirable countries for immigrants, based on global search trends for phrases like “how to move to [country].” From economic opportunities [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made notable strides in reducing its immigration backlog, offering hope to thousands of prospective immigrants. As of February 28, 2025, the backlog stood at 821,200 applications—a 7.95% [...]
