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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has rolled out a significant update to its online processing times tool — a change that brings much-needed transparency to permanent residence and citizenship applicants.

At Foothills Immigration, we’re integrating this tool into our client processes—helping you monitor progress, interpret estimates, and stay informed every step of the way.

Applicants Can Now See Personalized Processing Times for PR & Citizenship Under IRCC’s Updated Tool Previously, applicants could only view average processing times by program (for example, Express Entry, PNP, or citizenship). The new functionality now allows individuals to input their actual application date and see where their file sits in the queue.

BREAKING - New Upfront Medical Exam Requirement for Express Entry Applicants. What you need to know here.

BREAKING - New Upfront Medical Exam Requirement for Express Entry Applicants At Foothills Immigration, we strive to keep you informed of every important change that could impact your path to permanent residence. Here’s a critical update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):

More Transparency Coming for Refused Immigration Applicants, Says IRCC.
All I can say is, Its About Time.

More Transparency Coming for Refused Immigration Applicants, Says IRCC At Foothills Immigration, we are committed to helping our clients navigate the Canadian immigration system with confidence.

IRCC to Accept 10,000 Applications for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship in 2025.

Starting July 28, 2025, invitations to apply will be sent out over a two-week period to selected potential sponsors. Here are the details: https://bit.ly/3IxUT9l

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Just in case you need a refresher on the rollercoaster of LMIA changes we’ve experienced since September 2024, here’s a quick recap of the key developments.
Key Dates and What Employers Must Know.

Navigating Canada's Updated LMIA Policies: What Employers Need to Know in 2025 Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) system underwent several critical updates starting in late 2024 and continuing into 2025. These changes aim to better align foreign worker hiring with regional labor market needs and protect Canadian jobs, especially in sectors and areas with elevate...

Canada's 2025 Work Permit Policy: Greater Job Flexibility for Foreign Workers.
Sounds good, but wait and don't get too excited....this policy has been in place since Covid.
Did IRCC feel the need to remind people?

Canada's 2025 Work Permit Policy: Greater Job Flexibility for Foreign Workers On May 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a pivotal update to its work permit policy that could significantly improve job flexibility for temporary foreign workers in Canada. This policy is designed to help foreign workers transition more easily between employers...

IRCC Introduces Major Changes to Maintained Status for Temporary Residents in 2025. Here's a summary to help you understand the changes.

IRCC Introduces Major Changes to Maintained Status for Temporary Residents in 2025 On May 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented notable policy changes that significantly impact how maintained status applies to temporary residents in Canada. These revisions are particularly relevant for individuals on study permits, work permits, and visitor visa...

Canada Will Now Accept Up To 25,000 Parents and Grandparents Applications in 2025

Canada Will Now Accept Up To 25,000 Parents and Grandparents Applications in 2025 The Canadian government has announced its plans to accept up to 10,000 new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025.

Regions LMIAs cannot be processed.....for now.

Regions LMIAs cannot be processed.....for now. Individuals applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now refer to a list of regions where applications will not be processed.

Here are the TEER 2 and TEER 3 occupations that still qualify for a spousal open work permit.

Here are the TEER 2 and TEER 3 occupations that still qualify for a spousal open work permit. The Canadian federal government has released a list of TEER 2 and TEER 3 occupations that remain eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs).

New Canada Caregiver Programs To Open On March 31, 2025 https://bit.ly/3PQw88F
Details here

New Canada Caregiver Programs To Open On March 31, 2025 Canada is set to launch the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots on March 31, 2025, replacing the previous Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots, which concluded on June 17, 2024. These new programs aim to streamline the immigration process for caregivers, offering a more direct pat...