September 2025 Canada updates: Newfoundland issues 217 NLPNP/AIP invitations, IRB warns of mail disruptions, domestic tourism contributes 1.77% to GDP, international student permits drop 50%. Go Canada Services offers expert immigration support.
Canada September 2025 Immigration Updates: Newfoundland Invitations, IRB Mail Disruptions, Domestic Tourism Surge, and International Student Decline
Newfoundland Invitations, IRB Mail Disruptions Introduction
September 2025 underscores ongoing immigration, economic, and administrative challenges in Canada, aligned with the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan (395,000 permanent residents, 673,650 temporary residents).
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 217 invitations through NLPNP and AIP, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) warned of mail disruptions, domestic tourism contributed 1.77% to GDP, and international student permits dropped 50%.
This article refines the provided digest, integrating prior updates (e.g., Express Entry skilled trades draw, Manitoba MPNP, immigrant healthcare access, EI growth, education draw, Toronto rally, Alberta immigration control, 2026 World Cup visas, NBPNP draws, IFHP funding surge, job market contraction, refugee claims backlog, Express Entry PNP draw, AAIP nominations, pragmatic leadership poll, Alberta digital ID,
Quebec study permits, economic precarity, NLPNP/AIP, TFWP tensions, international arrivals, IRCC processing times, IEC invitations) and initial search topics, ensuring accuracy for September 28, 2025. Go Canada Services, a trusted immigration firm since 2004, offers expert guidance, leveraging web and X sources.
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 217 Invitations
Newfoundland advances regional immigration. Key details:
- Details: On September 26, 2025, Newfoundland held new EOI system selections, issuing 217 invitations: 107 under NLPNP and 110 under AIP. All applications since February 19, 2025, use the Immigration Accelerator platform. The province invited 2,821 candidates in 2025, targeting healthcare and rural shortages.
- Context: X posts from @NLGov highlight focus on NOC 33102 (healthcare) and 85% retention rate. The invitations complement PEI’s 129 PNP ITAs and NBPNP’s 1,052 ITAs, supporting Atlantic Canada’s 5,000 AIP slots.
- Impact: Candidates should apply via the platform with job offers in priority NOCs and CLB 7+. Employers in rural areas can use AIP for staffing.
For NLPNP/AIP support, contact Go Canada Services’ Permanent Residency Services.
IRB Announces Mail Delivery Disruptions
IRB issues advisory on Canada Post action. Key points:
- Details: Starting September 26, 2025, IRB warned of potential mail disruptions due to Canada Post labor action. Deadlines remain unchanged, and applicants should use alternative methods (detailed on division-specific web pages). Mailed documents may require duplicates at hearings if originals are delayed. IRB will monitor and update.
- Context: X posts from @IRB_Canada note the advisory affects 294,423 pending refugee claims (August 2025). Prior updates highlight $68M asylum data risks and 8,785 new claims in August.
- Impact: Applicants should use electronic submissions for refugee claims and appeals. Those with mailed documents should prepare duplicates to avoid delays.
For refugee support, visit Go Canada Services’ Contact Page.
Canadian Domestic Tourism Surges
Domestic tourism drives economic growth. Key findings:
- Details: In Q2 2025, tourism GDP grew 1.3% (outperforming the 0.2% contraction in the broader economy), with domestic spending up 2.9%. Accommodation services led at 2.4%, contributing 1.77% to nominal GDP (up from 1.75% in Q1). 34.8% of Canadians planned increased domestic vacation spending, while 55.1% cut US travel.
- Context: The surge follows a 14.9% international arrivals drop in August 2025. X posts from @StatCan_eng note $2.5B tourism impact in Q2 2025. Prior updates highlight 2026 World Cup visa requirements.
- Impact: Tourism workers (NOC 64300) should pursue IEC or PNP streams for PR. Businesses can leverage domestic trends for growth.
For work permit support, explore Go Canada Services’ Work Permit Services.
International Student Numbers Decline Steeply
Study permit approvals plummet. Key points:
- Details: Study permit applications dropped 50% in H1 2025 to 143,485, with approval rates at 30% (down from 51%). Only 31,580 new permits were approved (January–June), and the total number of study permit holders fell 23% to 785,830 by July 2025. Canada will fall below its 316,276 cap for 2025.
- Context: X posts from @UniversitiesCA note the 10% cap and tightened rules driving the decline. Prior updates highlight 25 Chinese STEM students’ lawsuit over delays and 48% approval rate.
- Impact: Students should apply to universities with higher approval rates (45–59%) and ensure CLB 7+. Institutions face enrollment challenges, potentially reducing PGWP opportunities.
For study permit support, contact Go Canada Services’ Study Permit Services.
Prior Updates (Context from Previous Digests)
- Express Entry Skilled Trades Draw (September 18): 1,250 ITAs, CRS 505, targeting NOC 72100.
- Manitoba MPNP (September 18): 911 skilled worker invitations, totaling 5,796 in 2025.
- Immigrant Healthcare Access: English-speaking immigrants in Quebec access English hospital care at 64% vs. 52% for non-immigrants.
- EI Growth: Core-aged women (25–54) saw 12.0% monthly increase (16,000) in July 2025.
- Express Entry Education Draw (September 17): 2,500 ITAs, CRS 462, targeting NOC 41200.
- Toronto Anti-Immigration Rally: 10 arrests at Christie Pits Park; condemned as a “hate demonstration.”
- Alberta Immigration Control: Danielle Smith seeks provincial authority, prioritizing economic migrants.
- 2026 World Cup Visas: TRV/eTA required, with early applications urged.
- NBPNP Draws: 1,052 ITAs, totaling 3,067 in 2025.
- IFHP Funding Surge: $456M in 2024, up 1,186% since 2016.
- Job Market Contraction: Q2 2025 vacancies at 505,900, down 3.6%.
- Refugee Claims Backlog: New claims dropped to 8,785 in August, backlog at 294,423.
- Express Entry PNP Draw (September 15): 228 ITAs, CRS 746.
- AAIP Nominations: 6,403 spots, including 1,528 additional nominations.
- Pragmatic Leadership Poll: 62% worry about affordability.
- Alberta Digital ID: Citizenship markers on licenses starting fall 2026.
- Quebec Study Permits (September 12): Clarified CAQ/PAL requirements.
- Economic Precarity: 62% worry about basics, 81% of 18–29-year-olds affected.
- Newfoundland NLPNP/AIP: 353 invitations, 2,604 in 2025.
- TFWP Tensions: Carney’s “focused approach” vs. Poilievre’s criticism; 44% support phase-out.
- International Arrivals: 14.9% drop in August 2025 to 6.6M.
- IRCC Processing Times (September 10): FSW (5 months), PNP (14 months), study permits (8 weeks).
- IEC Invitations: 5,532 ITAs, 94,378 in 2025.
- IRCC DNA Testing: Updated guidelines with virtual witnessing.
- BC PNP Skills Immigration: 10,876 registrants, 94 invitations in 2025.
- Immigrant Retention: 28% retention boost, per ICC report.
- Job Losses (August 2025): Ontario (-26,000), BC (-16,000), Alberta (-14,000).
- Asylum Data Risks: $68M project lacks privacy assessments.
- Minimum Wage Increases (October 2025): Ontario ($17.60), Nova Scotia ($16.50).
- Temporary Residents: 2.36M, with 100,000 PR transitions in H1 2025.
- Refugee Claims (H1 2025): India (9,770), Mexico (7,410), Haiti (6,320).
- Housing Price Impact: Immigration drove 21% price growth (2006–2021).
- Newfoundland Physiotherapist Program: $89,000 for mentorship.
- Express Entry Francophone Draw (September 4): 4,500 ITAs, CRS 446.
- Manitoba MPNP Draw (September 4): 3,347 invitations.
- Canadian Job Crisis: 106,000 job losses, 105,000 TFWP permits in H1 2025.
- Saskatchewan Job Growth: 16,500 jobs, 4.7% unemployment.
- OINP Penalties: $509,100 in fines since 2018.
- Chinese STEM Students’ Lawsuit: 25 students sue IRCC over study permit delays.
Other Key Updates
- Biometrics for Citizenship: Mandatory fingerprints/facial recognition starting 2026–2027 ($85–$170).
- Afghan Refugee Crisis: 3,000 Afghans in Tajikistan face deportation.
- American Refugee Claims: 245 claims in H1 2025, driven by transgender issues.
- Poilievre’s Deportation Policy: Immediate deportation for criminal non-citizens (August 20, 2025).
- Express Entry Medical Exams: Mandatory upfront exams starting August 21, 2025 ($140–$280).
Immigration and Settlement Strategies
- TFWs: Apply for PR through CEC or PNPs like AAIP or MPNP, ensuring valid permits and job offers in priority sectors (NOC 85100, 33102).
- Newcomers: Use regulated consultants (RCICs) to ensure legal representation and avoid refusals. Monitor CILA lawsuit for process improvements.
- Job Seekers in Healthcare: Target roles in healthcare (NOC 33102) for stable earnings and leverage PNP pathways like AAIP or NBPNP for PR.
- Alberta Applicants: Secure job offers in tech (NOC 21211) or law enforcement (NOC 41310) with CLB 7+. Apply early through AOS or Express Entry streams.
- General Applicants: Start with Go Canada Services’ Free Assessment to evaluate eligibility for PR, work, or study permits.
For tailored immigration strategies, contact Go Canada Services’ Contact Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the public opinion on Canada’s TFWP in September 2025?
An Angus Reid survey shows 52% view TFWP negatively, with 55% believing Canada accepts too many TFWs, citing housing and youth employment impacts. Support for citizenship pathways dropped from 36% to 30%. - What is the CILA lawsuit about?
CILA is suing federal ministers to ensure newcomers’ right to legal representation, challenging practices that exclude counsel from correspondence, which costs millions in litigation and disadvantages applicants. - How much did average weekly earnings rise in July 2025?
Average weekly earnings rose 3.3% to $1,307.86, with payroll employment up 21,600 (+0.1%), led by healthcare (+14,900) and offset by manufacturing losses (-4,600). - How many candidates did Alberta invite in the September 2025 AAIP draws?
Alberta invited 1,443 candidates: 1,113 (AOS, September 12), 320 (Accelerated Tech, September 16), and up to 10 (Law Enforcement, September 17), totaling 5,585 in 2025. - What sectors saw the strongest employment growth in July 2025?
Healthcare led with 14,900 new positions, while manufacturing contracted by 4,600 jobs. - What is the unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio in July 2025?
The ratio reached 3.3, the highest since January 2017 (excluding pandemic periods), with job vacancies at 469,900. - How can TFWs transition to permanent residency?
TFWs can apply through CEC or PNPs like AAIP, ensuring valid permits and job offers in priority sectors (e.g., NOC 85100). - How does the CILA lawsuit impact newcomers?
A successful lawsuit could ensure the right to counsel, reducing refusals and streamlining the 901,700-application backlog.
Why Choose Go Canada Services?
Go Canada Services excels in navigating Canada’s immigration pathways, offering solutions for Permanent Residency, Work Permits, Study Permits, and Family Sponsorship. Their regulated consultants ensure compliance with IRCC and provincial requirements. Start with a Free Assessment or contact them at Go Canada Services’ Contact Page.
Call to Action
Begin your Canadian immigration journey with Go Canada Services. Schedule a consultation for immigration, work, or settlement support. Satisfied with their services? Leave a review on Google.