Parekh Immigration

🎉 Big CEC Draw Alert!

A great day for candidates who’ve been waiting in the pool for a long time.

8,000 ITAs issued with a CRS cut-off of 511. one of the biggest CEC draws in a long time.

If you received an ITA, remember you have 60 days to submit a complete PR application.

🔍 Get your Express Entry application professionally reviewed before you submit.

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🚨 Major Update for Entrepreneur & Business Immigration Programs

IRCC has announced important changes impacting Start-Up Visa (SUV) and Self-Employed Persons programs as part of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan:

🔹 Effective immediately
• Optional work permits for new SUV applicants are no longer accepted
• Only applicants already in Canada can apply to extend an existing SUV work permit

🔹 PR applications prioritized
• IRCC will prioritize PR applications of SUV holders already in Canada, as levels allow

🔹 Effective Dec 31, 2025 (11:59 PM)
• IRCC will stop accepting new SUV applications
• Exception: Applicants with a valid 2025 commitment from a designated organization who haven’t applied yet

🔹 Self-Employed Persons Program
• Intake pause is extended until further notice

📌 These changes aim to reduce backlogs and prepare for a new targeted entrepreneur pilot, expected to be announced in 2026.

If you’re planning a business or entrepreneur pathway, timing and strategy matter more than ever.

🚨 Important Update: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots

IRCC has confirmed that intake for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots is paused until further notice.

❌ The programs will NOT reopen in March 2026 due to very high demand and long processing inventories.

✅ Applications already submitted will continue to be processed

ℹ️ The pause is part of Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan to keep the system sustainable

This is disappointing news for many families and workers. Any future updates will be shared publicly by IRCC.

Stay informed. Plan carefully. !!

🎉 LMIA Approved!

congratulations to our employer client on receiving a positive LMIA approval 👏

This success means one more Canadian employer can confidently hire the right talent to fill critical workforce needs and one more step toward strengthening Canada’s labour market. 🇨🇦

At Parekh Immigration, we’re proud to support employers through the entire LMIA process from assessing eligibility to navigating compliance and documentation with accuracy.

✅ Trusted by Canadian employers
✅ Compliant. Transparent. Efficient.

📢 New Brunswick PNP Update 🇨🇦

The province continues its steady immigration growth!

431 invitations were issued under the Express Entry and Skilled Worker streams — focusing on key sectors like Healthcare, Education, Community Services, and Construction.

💪 So far in 2025, New Brunswick has invited 3,589 candidates — reinforcing its commitment to attract skilled professionals for essential industries.

✨ If you’re exploring options to settle in Atlantic Canada, this could be your pathway.

🇨🇦 Manitoba continues to strengthen its healthcare workforce!

🔹 On October 14, Manitoba invited 328 healthcare professionals under the MPNP.

This round included:
👩‍⚕️ 187 Healthcare Aides
👨‍⚕️ 21 Physicians
💉 11 Registered Nurses
➕ Several other healthcare support staff

Since October 2023, Manitoba’s recruitment strategy has already helped attract 3,400+ healthcare workers — a strong sign of the province’s long-term plan to rebuild and stabilize its healthcare system. 💪

✨ A positive move for healthcare professionals looking to build their careers and future in Canada!

🎉 Congratulations to everyone who received an ITA in today’s Express Entry draw for Healthcare and Social Services occupations! 🇨🇦💪

📅 Draw date: October 15, 2025
💯 CRS cut-off: 472
📈 Invitations issued: 2,500

Now the real journey begins — you have 60 days from the date of your ITA to submit your complete PR application. ✅

Don’t rush it. Make sure:
🔹 All documents are accurate and up-to-date
🔹 Proof of work experience matches your NOC
🔹 Police, medical, and funds proof are ready

This stage is where many applicants make small mistakes that lead to delays or refusals.

If you got an ITA and want expert help preparing a complete and strong PR file, let’s talk.

📩 Book your consultation today – link in bio.

🎉 Another SOWP Success Story! 🎉

Meet our wonderful client — Asmin Vora— whose Spousal Open Work Permit has just been approved! 🇨🇦✨

This case wasn’t simple. There were several tricky parts that needed careful attention — but with the right strategy, strong documentation, and clear explanation to IRCC, we made it happen ✅

At Parekh Immigration, every file gets personal attention — because we know behind every application, there’s a real family waiting to reunite. 💖

We’re so happy to see another couple finally closer to being together in Canada. ❤️

If your application has complications or past refusals, don’t lose hope.

Let’s find the right strategy for your situation.

📞 Book your consultation today !!
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🚨 IRCC Just Changed How Processing Times Are Shown for Citizenship and Immigration applications !

Instead of showing one random number, you’ll now see:
📍 Estimated time left (based on your application date)
📍 People ahead of you in line
📍 Total number of applicants waiting
📍 How long new applicants should expect to wait

💡 Example:
A CEC applicant who applied in May 2025 might see:
✅ 1 month left (estimated)
✅ 4,800 people ahead
✅ 17,900 total waiting
✅ New applicants: ~6 months expected wait

This new format gives you real transparency — helping you understand where your file stands and how IRCC’s workload is moving.

📊 Clearer data = smarter planning for your next step in Canada 🇨🇦

🚨 Manitoba Gets a Boost in PNP Allocations! 🇨🇦

Manitoba just received 1,489 additional PNP nominations from IRCC — bringing its 2025 total to 6,239 🙌
That’s a 31% increase from the start of the year!

This boost will help:
💼 Fill critical labour shortages
⚡ Speed up nomination timelines
🌾 Support both employers and skilled newcomers

A positive move showing IRCC’s focus on provinces with strong labour demands.