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Fridman & Co. -  Immigration Law Office
🇨🇦 Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan - The Real Talk Yes, the new plan is out, and yes, your feed is probably full of immigration updates again. But let’s take a deep breath and focus on what it matters 👇 💡 Big picture: Canada is slowing the pace, not closing the door.Fewer newcomers.It’s strategy is over numbers this time, more strategic and skills-driven.📉 Temporary residents (students + workers): down to 370000 for 2027 and 2028.🧭 Permanent residence levels: steady at 380000 a year for 2026, 2027 and 2028.💼 Economic immigration: the star of the show (64% of all admissions).🇫🇷 Francophone immigration outside Quebec: growing (10.5% by 2028 ).🎓 Now, let’s talk about students because, you’re feeling this shift the most.Refusals? Up.Study-permit spaces? Down.Application mistakes? Now extra expensive.Officers are laser-focused on credibility and intent. So that copy-paste study plan you found online will not be of help anymore ❌💬 Our message: No panic, just strategy.Inside Canada, things actually look better than you think.✅ More PNP allocations.✅ PGWP & Express Entry pathways still strong.✅ Canadian experience is more valuable than ever.So if you’re already here – there is hope.If you’re abroad – plan smarterThe question isn’t “Can I do it?” It’s 👉 “How do I do it?”🎯 Make it make sense.📚 Choose a study program that fits your career.💰 Show realistic financial proof.📝 Write a genuine study plan that tells your story (not AI’s).⚖️ Fridman & Co. Insight:Canada is not closing doors, it’s simply carefully checking who is knocking. The opportunities are still here, you just need a better map. We are always here to assist you with your immigration related matters. Please feel free to contact our office if you need our help. #ircc #studyincanada #fridmanlaw #internationalstudents #canadaimmigration #pgwp #pnp #expressentry #winnipeg #manitoba #immigrationupdate ... See MoreSee Less
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Fridman & Co. -  Immigration Law Office
✈️⚖️ Meet Your Dream Immigration Team! Say hello to Kristina (@kristi.vnamysti) — the creative mind, unstoppable energy and compassionate communicator of Fridman & Co. Immigration Law 💙  🇺🇦 Originally from Ukraine, Kristina understands what it means to start over, build from scratch, and turn challenges into opportunities. With a background in Education and Management, and over a decade of experience in Immigration, helping people study, work, and build lives in Canada, she brings both expertise and empathy to every client story.  💼 At Fridman & Co, Kristina guides clients through every step of their immigration process — from paperwork to approvals — with precision, creativity, and care.  📞 If you call the office and hear a friendly European accent — that’s her! 😄 Whether she’s drafting documents, coordinating cases, or adding a creative spark to our social media, Kristina always brings warmth and positivity to the team.  💬 Fun fact: Kristina is detail-oriented, she can spot a typo with her eyes closed. 😉 ⚖️ Favourite part of the job: “Realizing that we don’t just process applications — we truly change destinies. Every approval means a new beginning, a new story, and a dream fulfilled.” 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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🇨🇦 Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027📅 Announced November 2025IRCC has released a new plan to make Canada’s immigration system more sustainable and balanced, setting targets for both permanent and temporary residents for the first time.✨ 2025 targets:👥👥 395,000 permanent residents (↓ from 2024)🎓 305,900 new international students (study permits capped)💼 367,750 temporary foreign workers📉 Target: reduce temporary residents to 5% of Canada’s population by the end of 2026🎯 Priorities:✅ Sustainability & Balance – Align immigration growth with housing, healthcare, and infrastructure capacity✅ Economic Focus – 62% of all newcomers to arrive under economic immigration programs, supporting critical sectors like healthcare and skilled trades✅ Transition Pathways – Over 40% of new permanent residents in 2025 will be students or workers already in Canada✅ Family Reunification – Family sponsorships remain steady at 22% of total admissions✅ Protection & Humanitarian Commitment – 15% of admissions for refugees and protected persons✅ Francophone Growth – French-speaking permanent resident targets outside Quebec to rise from 8.5% (2025) → 9.5% (2026) → 10% (2027)At Fridman & Co. Immigration Law, we stay on top of every IRCC update to guide newcomers, students, and workers building their future in Canada. 🇨🇦✨#irccupdate #immigrationcanada #canadaimmigration #studypermit #workpermit #permanentresidence #levelsplan #fridmanlaw #winnipeg #manitoba #newcomers ... See MoreSee Less
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