NEWSLETTER – TRI-WEEKLY BULLETIN Nº12
Hello everyone,
Canadian immigration news is moving quickly this summer: Targets exceeded, longer wait times, new rules for language tests, and even a surprising increase in asylum claims from the United States.
At VisapourCanada, our commitment is to provide you with clear and reliable information so that you can anticipate changes and prepare your application stress-free with us.
Canada on track to exceed its immigration targets in 2025
Canada is on track to exceed its own immigration targets. Initially set at 395,000 admissions for the year, the country could reach more than 410,000 new permanent residents by December.
Why is this important?
- The government is maintaining an ambitious immigration strategy despite economic and social pressures.
- Economic categories (Express Entry, PNP, PTQ, pilot programs) continue to be the main entry points.
- Provinces, particularly Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec, are seeing their quotas maximized.
👉 What this means for you: The chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) are increasing, but the selection process remains highly competitive. It is more important than ever to submit a complete and well-structured application.
IRCC Delays Continue to accumulate
Despite progress in certain categories, IRCC is facing a new increase in its application backlog.
- Over 246,000 permanent residents have already been admitted.
- Yet, more than 2.2 million applications remain pending, many of them temporary permits (students and workers).
Concrete impacts:
- Processing times for visitor visas and work permits may exceed the official timelines.
- Incomplete applications face further delays.
- Some categories, such as sponsorship, are moving faster than others.
👉 VisapourCanada Advice: Don’t rely solely on the timelines posted online. Prepare solid supporting evidence, keep your documents up to date, and if you’re already in Canada, renew in advance to avoid falling out of status.
TOEFL Essentials: A new language test accepted by IRCC
Great news: IRCC now accepts the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residence applications in the economic categories (Express Entry, PNP, AIP, etc.).
Advantages of TOEFL Essentials:
- Shorter duration (1.5 hours compared to nearly 3 hours for TOEFL iBT)
- Convenient online format
- More affordable
- Recognized on the same basis as IELTS and CELPIP
👉 What this means for you: more flexibility in choosing a language test. For some profiles, this test can save you time and money without compromising your chances.
IRCC Tightens Rules on Cash-Paid Jobs
IRCC has announced enhanced scrutiny of undeclared employment (“cash jobs”).
- Such work experience will not be counted towards eligibility for permanent residency.
- In some cases, it may even result in a refusal for misrepresentation.
VisapourCanada Tip
What we recommend:
If you have held a cash-paid job, make sure you have official proof (contracts, pay stubs, T4 slips, bank statements). Otherwise, do not build your immigration strategy around this type of work experience.
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Are you waiting for your permanent residency?
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More and more Americans
are seeking asylum in Canada
An unexpected phenomenon: Canada is seeing an increase in asylum claims from the United States.
- More than 245 American claims have already been filed in 2025, surpassing the total for 2024.
- Many are related to human rights issues, particularly those affecting the LGBTQ+ community, especially transgender people.
👉 Our analysis: Although these numbers remain low compared to global applications, this trend shows that Canada is perceived as a safe haven amid political and social uncertainty in the United States.
Your project starts here
Immigration is a demanding journey, but every step you take brings you closer to building your life in Canada.
At VisapourCanada, we believe no one should go through this process alone.
Whether you’re just at the beginning of your application process, waiting for a decision, or ready to move forward to the next stage, we are here to guide you, advise you, and advocate for your best interests.
Take action today!
