On October 14, 2021, the province of Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). As of now, the processing time in this province’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, Master Graduates Stream, Ph.D. Graduates Stream, Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker Stream, Employer Job Offer International Student Stream and Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream is 30 to 60 days. The Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment in the Entrepreneur Stream requires less than 30 days, however, the application processing depends on the complexity of the business nomination application.

IRCC implemented the new PGWP measures
As of February 15, 2024, the Government of Canada implemented changes to the post-graduation work permit program (PGWP). From this date forward, students who have completed a master’s degree program, even under two years, can qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they...