Canada’s immigration system is undergoing a deliberate recalibration, with the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan marking the first significant reduction in permanent resident (PR) targets in over a decade. Overall PR admissions dropped from 485,000 in 2024 to 395,000 in 2025 a 19% cut before stabilizing at 380,000 in 2026. This shift, driven by pressures on housing, healthcare, and infrastructure, has directly influenced the frequency, size, and focus of Express Entry draws while prompting targeted adjustments to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations. As we enter late 2025, with the 2026-2028 plan freshly announced on November 4, 2025 (setting PR at 380,000 for 2026), these changes signal a more strategic, quality-over-quantity approach. At Worldbridge, we’re helping clients adapt—whether through category-based Express Entry...



Australia’s immigration landscape saw several key announcements in September 2025, focusing on maintaining stable migration levels while prioritizing skilled workers, innovation, and regional needs. These changes build on the government’s...





The moment many aspiring immigrants have been waiting for has arrived: On November 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan as...


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