Healthcare Occupations Expanded in Express Entry: How to Reach 467 CRS at 29 and Stay Competitive at 42
IRCC’s February 20, 2026 category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare and social service occupations represents one of the most important expansions in recent years. The list of eligible occupations has widened across regulated professionals, technical healthcare roles, and social service occupations. This is not a minor update. It materially increases the number of internationally trained professionals who can now qualify under targeted draws. The full list of eligible N
Bassel Zoueiter
Feb 253 min read
Understanding Study Permits for International Students in Canada
Understanding How Study Permit Applications Are Assessed by Canadian Visa Officers
Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 27, 20254 min read
Understanding How Study Permit Applications Are Assessed by Canadian Visa Officers
Understanding How Study Permit Applications Are Assessed by Canadian Visa Officers
Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 6, 20255 min read
Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan: Fewer Temporary Residents, Stronger Focus on Economic Immigration
The Government of Canada has released its new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028, outlining how many newcomers will be welcomed each year and what direction the country is taking on permanent and temporary immigration.
The plan continues to position immigration as a driver of economic growth but introduces tighter management of temporary residents and a stronger focus on permanent pathways that support long-term integration.
Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Francophone Mobility: The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP)
Unlocking Opportunities: The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot for International Students
Bassel Zoueiter
Aug 29, 20243 min read