Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant modifications to the International Mobility Program (IMP), specifically targeting business owners seeking temporary residence in Canada. The comprehensive update introduces stricter eligibility requirements, including proof of sufficient business funds, and mandates

Saskatchewan’s Immigration Minister Jim Reiter has announced plans to negotiate a two-year work permit extension for skilled immigrants, following Manitoba’s successful model. This initiative comes in response to the federal government’s decision to reduce the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Northern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie has released its selection of 16 designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking a significant step in the region’s immigration strategy. The program, allocating three hundred permanent residency spots

Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools. From March 25 to May 2, Canada invited 20,617 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As

North Bay has unveiled its strategic sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers in rural Canada. The city, which covers the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts, along with the

Nova Scotia’s Immigration and Population Growth Branch is modernizing its Atlantic Immigration Program with a new online endorsement application system, effective May 1, 2025. The enhanced platform promises a more streamlined and user-friendly experience, with mobile accessibility and improved error

International Experience Canada (IEC) has implemented a new policy amendment. Until December 1, 2025, IEC applicants who have obtained a Letter of Introduction can submit their work permit application for the IEC program by mail to a Canadian address. Although

The Canadian Government has announced a temporary suspension of processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in 24 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where unemployment rates exceed 6%. This measure, effective from April 4 to July 10, 2025, notably affects major

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to its interim measure for citizenship applications affected by the first-generation limit rule. The expanded policy, effective April 4, 2025, now encompasses all proof of citizenship and adoption applications impacted

On April 3, 2025, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #242, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending four Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates. Notably, the