On July 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #356, inviting 356 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off was 788—38 points higher than the

Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) has reached its maximum quota for parent, grandparent, and certain family reunification sponsorships for the period from June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026. This suspension is due to high demand and limited capacity. In

Nova Scotia has updated its immigration priorities for 2025 due to a high volume of applications. The province will now prioritize current residents with expiring work permits, especially those working in healthcare, social assistance, and construction. For applicants outside Canada,

On July 14, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) introduced new application processing times for various streams. The updated timeline data covers several categories within the program, providing clarity for applicants looking to immigrate through this Provincial Nominee Program

Discover how the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) prioritized healthcare and tech sectors through 21,500 nominations in 2024

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On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry round #355, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 518, which is

On July 2, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On June 20, 2025, Alberta issued invitations for 118 Alberta Opportunity Stream candidates working in the agriculture sector. Additionally, on June 25, 2025, the province invited 15 candidates working

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has implemented significant regulatory changes effective July 1, 2025, designed to better respond to Ontario’s evolving labour market demands. Key modifications include a new employer-led application process through the electronic Employer Portal, potential in-person

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting critical workforce gaps in Canada’s agriculture and fish processing industries. According to the department’s 2025-2026 plan, this initiative will include sector-specific work permits