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

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From July 8 to July 14, Canada invited 3,045 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.

On July 9, 2024, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,556 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw for the Masters Graduate stream. The minimum score of this round was 54 points, two points more than it was

On July 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #302, IRCC issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw

On July 4, 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 July 3, 2024, the Canadian Government announced a new program delivery update for spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders. Notably, the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) has been added to the list of eligible professional degree programs for