Immigration Update
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On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs.
The updated amounts vary by family size, ranging from CAD 15,263 for a single applicant to CAD 40,392 for a family of seven, with an additional CAD 4,112 for each additional family member. Candidates must update their proof of funds in their Express Entry profile by July 28, 2025, to remain eligible for consideration.
Official bank letters must confirm account balances, the six-month average, debts, and account opening dates.
Funds must be legally accessible and cannot include borrowed money or property equity; however, joint accounts or a spouse’s funds are permitted. Updating financial details will not affect the original profile submission date or Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
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Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced plans to conduct consultations this summer on Canada's immigration targets, with a focus on determining future international student visa allocations.
The consultations will involve provinces, university administrators, and students to ensure a "sustainable" visa system. This initiative comes as post-secondary institutions face budget constraints following the government's reduction in student visas due to concerns about rapid growth outpacing adequate support services, particularly housing. Many institutions are now posting deficit budgets and implementing staff layoffs as international student enrollment decreases.
Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller introduced new pilot programs for foreign caregivers, replacing soon-to-expire programs.
The initiatives acknowledge caregivers' vital roles and grant them permanent residence upon arrival. They can work for organizations providing temporary or part-time care for semi-independent individuals or those recovering from illnesses.
This approach ensures suitable employment and clear access to permanent residency. Applicants must meet criteria including language proficiency, equivalent Canadian high school education, relevant work experience, and a full-time home care job offer.
This move shows Canada's commitment to addressing its population's diverse home care needs.
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To better accommodate applicants wishing to travel to Canada, three new Visa Application Centres (VACs) will be opened in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara by the end of May.
Initially, these centres will only provide biometric collection services, with plans to extend their offerings to include passport and other document tracking and transmission.
Mexico will now host four VACs in its three largest cities, streamlining the application process for Mexican nationals and fostering stronger travel and people-to-people connections between the two countries while maintaining the integrity of Canada's immigration system.
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