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Nova Scotia has updated its immigration priorities for 2025 due to a high volume of applications. The province will now prioritize current residents with expiring work permits, especially those working in healthcare, social assistance, and construction. For applicants outside Canada, only those in key sectors—trucking, science and technology, clean energy, and resource development—will be considered. There are limited exceptions for…

On July 14, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) introduced new application processing times for various streams. The updated timeline data covers several categories within the program, providing clarity for applicants looking to immigrate through this Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Below, we’ve summarized the latest SINP processing times and key updates that potential applicants need to know. Updated Processing…

Discover how the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) prioritized healthcare and tech sectors through 21,500 nominations in 2024

Learn how many CPD hours RCICs and immigration lawyers need, approved CPD activities, and online options to maintain your credentials in Canada.

On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry round #355, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 518, which is the lowest CRS for a CEC draw in 2025 to date. The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 2,…

On July 2, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On June 20, 2025, Alberta issued invitations for 118 Alberta Opportunity Stream candidates working in the agriculture sector. Additionally, on June 25, 2025, the province invited 15 candidates working in the construction sector under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors stream. The cut-off score for these rounds of invitations was 52…

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has implemented significant regulatory changes effective July 1, 2025, designed to better respond to Ontario's evolving labour market demands. Key modifications include a new employer-led application process through the electronic Employer Portal, potential in-person interview requirements for employers and applicants, authority to return applications before nominations are issued, and relaxed education requirements for early…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting critical workforce gaps in Canada's agriculture and fish processing industries. According to the department's 2025-2026 plan, this initiative will include sector-specific work permits and potential expansion of partner country agreements. IRCC will collaborate with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on policy development…

Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools. From June 1 to June 30, Canada invited 7,162 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of June 27, 29,660 candidates were registered in the pool and waiting for the invitation. Canada issued 871 ITAs for…