News. For Newcomers | November 25, 2025

PNP Draw Invites 777 Candidates on November 25. Provinces have been stepping up their nomination activity for months, and this draw reflects that change. The earlier November 10 PNP round issued 714 invitations with a cut-off of 738, so today’s draw is slightly bigger and comes with a noticeably lower CRS requirement. 

A Rare Shortcut in Canadian Immigration Offered to FIFA workers. From December 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, Canada will let certain FIFA-invited workers enter without a work permit. The catch? You need an official invitation letter and to appear on FIFA’s designated microsite to prove you’re part of the operation.

Canada’s decreasing international student levels has made international news, with Forbes reporting on the massive reduction in international students choosing Canada for their studies. The report notes that undergraduate enrollments declined 36%, while graduate enrollments declined 35%. We wonder whether Canada’s recent move to exempt graduate students from its study permit cap will influence these numbers going forward.

Moving2Canada’s Indira recently interviewed a few of the team members to learn about their journeys to Canada and, crucially, the mistakes they made along the way. Check out her findings to learn more about the team, and potentially save yourself some heartache by avoiding the mistakes they made.

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a powerful financial tool in Canada. Newcomers may begin accumulating contribution room as soon as they become tax residents, which means waiting several years to open and use one is essentially missing out on tax-free investment growth. This is a mistake Indira made when she moved to Canada. She said:

To learn more about the financial mistakes our team made when we first moved to Canada, check out our recent article covering this topic.

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Think cover letters don’t matter anymore? Think again. They’re your chance to show hiring managers who you are beyond your résumé — your motivation, your personality, and why you’re the right fit for the job.

In fact, 83% of hiring managers say they read most cover letters — even at companies where they’re not required. That means skipping one could cost you valuable opportunities.

If you’ve been sending out applications and not hearing back, your cover letter might be the missing piece.

Check out our newly updated guide on how to write a cover letter that actually works.

Layering is the best way to stay warm and comfortable during your first Canadian winter. Start with a thin, breathable base layer that keeps you dry. Add a second layer, such as a light sweater or long-sleeve shirt, to hold in warmth without adding bulk. Finish with a thin but well-insulated jacket or coat, which keeps heat in while still allowing your body to breathe.

Another tip — avoid over-layering, because too many layers can make you sweat, and once your clothes get damp, you will feel colder. Thin, smart layers keep your body warm, dry, and comfortable, and they also make it easy to remove or put layers back on as you move between outdoor cold and warm indoor spaces.

Steph will be sharing her thoughts on buying your winter wardrobe on a budget for this week’s video. So keep an eye out for that on our socials if this tip piqued your interest!