North Bay has unveiled its strategic sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers in rural Canada. The city, which covers the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts, along with the
Nova Scotia’s Immigration and Population Growth Branch is modernizing its Atlantic Immigration Program with a new online endorsement application system, effective May 1, 2025. The enhanced platform promises a more streamlined and user-friendly experience, with mobile accessibility and improved error
International Experience Canada (IEC) has implemented a new policy amendment. Until December 1, 2025, IEC applicants who have obtained a Letter of Introduction can submit their work permit application for the IEC program by mail to a Canadian address. Although
The Canadian Government has announced a temporary suspension of processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in 24 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where unemployment rates exceed 6%. This measure, effective from April 4 to July 10, 2025, notably affects major
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to its interim measure for citizenship applications affected by the first-generation limit rule. The expanded policy, effective April 4, 2025, now encompasses all proof of citizenship and adoption applications impacted
On April 3, 2025, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #242, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending four Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates. Notably, the
On March 26, 2025, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were 1,764 Alberta Opportunity Streams, 1,138 Rural Renewal Streams, 386 Tourism and Hospitality Streams, 125 Dedicated Health Care Pathways, around 400
On March 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the most recent Express Entry draw #340. The Government of Canada issued 536 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s
On March 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #339, IRCC issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has launched two enhanced Express Entry-aligned pathways for permanent residence, effective March 5, 2025. The program now includes the Employment in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Interests pathways, with significant updates to eligibility criteria.
