In a significant move affecting temporary foreign workers, Quebec has announced a six-month suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for low-wage job offers in Montreal. Starting September 3, 2024, the measure will apply to positions with hourly wages

Ontario streamlines internal review requests for OINP applicants On August 19, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regarding the submission of Internal Review requests by individual applicants. Effective August 26, 2024, applicants

On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, this update provides a view of the current

On August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #310, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw

On August 12, 2024, Alberta unveiled a temporary special measure to assist individuals impacted by the recent wildfires. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will now accept open work permits issued by Immigration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (IRCC) for the

On August 7, 2024, the Government of Alberta revealed plans to implement a new expression of interest system under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Scheduled to launch on September 30, 2024, this new system will result in the cancellation

On August 6, 2024, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 69th and 70th invitation rounds in Quebec’s online system, Arrima. On July 25, 2024, MIFI invited 1,560 candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate

Immigration experts in Alberta are raising concerns over a growing scam targeting temporary foreign workers. Scammers are posing as employers and charging unauthorized fees for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), which should be free for job seekers. These fraudulent actors

Nova Scotia has experienced a record-breaking year for immigration and population growth. Federal data reveals that in 2022, the province welcomed 12,650 permanent residents, a 38 percent increase from the previous year. This surge is attributed to various immigration programs

On July 19, 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 84 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the healthcare and construction