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

On July 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the end of the uncapped intake of international students during a visit to Calgary. He emphasized that post-secondary institutions must replace the lost revenue from unenrolled students with provincial investment in education. Miller stressed the