Starting December 1, 2024, Canada implemented increased application and processing fees for visitor, worker, and student visa applications. Below are the categories affected by the fee adjustments: Additionally, the International Experience Canada fee will rise from $172.00 to $179.75 starting

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program has suspended accepting new Expressions of Interest and issuing Invitations to Apply under its Strategic Initiative stream, effective November 28, 2024. This pause, implemented after reaching the program’s annual allocation, will continue through the

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has indicated that Canada is considering the possibility of allowing Ukrainians to settle permanently in the country. While not an immediate priority, Miller acknowledged the reality that many of the 298,000 Ukrainians who arrived under the

To address rural labour shortages, Manitoba’s government has introduced a three-year West-Central Immigration Initiative pilot program. The project, announced by Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino, partners with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation to support west-central Manitoba employers.

On November 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the twelfth Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued only 174 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw.

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has temporarily suspended the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (NSEEE) stream for NOC 62020, which pertains to food service supervisors.  As a result, individuals with work experience

On October 28, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, the province issued 89 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the healthcare, construction, and

In response to the deteriorating political situation in Venezuela following disputed elections, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) process for Venezuelan nationals. The new policy allows certain individuals who received negative

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released significant updates to its guidance for Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs) on October 3, 2024. The changes affect various free trade agreements under the International Mobility Program and clarify critical aspects of ICT eligibility. Notable

On October 2, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in