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Latest Immigration News
  • 10 February

British Columbia and Manitoba Nominate Candidates as Alberta Updates Its Pool

This week, British Columbia and Manitoba extended invitations to candidates aiming for provincial nominations through economic streams based on employment, education, or business intentions. Meanwhile, Alberta provided updates on its Expression of Interest (EOI) pools under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). British Columbia On January 28, the British Columbia...

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  • 7 February

New Brunswick starts reopening its immigration programs

New Brunswick is preparing to reopen its immigration streams after adjusting to a significant reduction in nomination spaces allocated by the federal government. The province has been granted 2,750 spots for immigrant nominations this year, divided between the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) with 1,500 spaces and the Atlantic...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 6 February

IRCC Invites More CEC Candidates in Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To be eligible for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521 and must have created their Express Entry profile on...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 6 February

IRCC Conducts Second Express Entry Draw for PNP Applicants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in the Express Entry pool. A total of 455 ITAs were granted in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To qualify, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 3 February

Prince Edward Island conducts first PNP draw in 2025

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) kicked off the year with its first draw, inviting candidates from the healthcare sector to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued through the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express Entry stream. Key Highlights of the PEI...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 31 January

Canada Introduces Rural Immigration Pathway to Permanent Residence and Reveals Participating Communities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and announced the communities participating in this new pathway to permanent residence. What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)? RCIP is designed to attract foreign nationals who: Which Communities Are Participating in RCIP? On...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 30 January

Canada Revises Super Visa Health Insurance Requirements

Canada has expanded health insurance options for Super Visa applicants, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families. As of January 28, 2025, applicants for the Canadian Super Visa can now purchase health insurance from select non-Canadian providers to meet the mandatory insurance requirement.  Previously, only Canadian...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 28 January

Canada Confirms Launch Date of PR Pathways for Home Care Workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers, called the “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots,” will officially open on March 31, 2025. These programs aim to provide a streamlined path to permanent residence (PR) for eligible caregivers. Replacing Previous Caregiver Pathways The...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 24 January

IRCC Issues 4,000 Invitations for CEC Candidates Through Express Entry

In the third draw of the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. A total of 4,000 ITAs were extended to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 18 January

Ontario Introduces New Pilot Pathway for Canadian Permanent Residence

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has unveiled its latest initiative, the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. Designed to attract skilled workers to specific regions in Ontario, this pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. Focus Regions and Goals The REDI pilot aims...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 15 January

Family Open Work Permits to Face New Restrictions by IRCC in January

The Canadian government has announced stricter rules for family members of international students and foreign workers seeking Open Work Permits (OWPs). These changes, initially revealed in September 2024, will officially take effect on January 21, 2025. Changes for International Students Under the new rules, family OWPs will be available only...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 14 January

Manitoba and Alberta Invite Candidates for Provincial Nomination

In the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, Manitoba issued more Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates in the Skilled Worker Overseas and Skilled Worker in Manitoba streams. Additionally, Alberta has updated its provincial nominations from last year, having held a significant draw on December...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 9 January

First CEC Draw of the Year Announced by Canada

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) via the Express Entry system. In the latest draw, 1,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542. This draw...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 8 January

IRCC Welcomes Candidates in First Express Entry Draw of the Year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw, issuing additional invitations to apply (ITAs). A total of 471 ITAs were sent to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 793. This marks the first Express Entry draw of...

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  • 2 January

Yukon to Introduce Intake System for Yukon Nominee Program Applications in 2025

The Government of Yukon has adopted an intake-based system for applications to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Under this new approach, the YNP will accept a predetermined number of applications during each intake period. Once the application limit for a specific intake is reached, the program will stop accepting applications...

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