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 cities, including Toronto (8.6%), Montreal (6.7%), and Vancouver (6.6%). The

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 by descent limitations. This update follows the Minister’s March directive

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 minimum required score was 721 points, marking an increase of

On March 26, 2025, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were 1,764 Alberta Opportunity Streams, 1,138 Rural Renewal Streams, 386 Tourism and Hospitality Streams, 125 Dedicated Health Care Pathways, around 400 Alberta Express Entry Streams, and 24 Entrepreneur Streams applications to be

On March 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the most recent Express Entry draw #340. The Government of Canada issued 536 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 736 points, 69 more than the previous

On March 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #339, IRCC issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was only 410 points, 18 points fewer, compared to the

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has launched two enhanced Express Entry-aligned pathways for permanent residence, effective March 5, 2025. The program now includes the Employment in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Interests pathways, with significant updates to eligibility criteria. Notable changes include lowering the minimum eligible age to 19

Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program achieved unprecedented success in 2024, welcoming 5,595 new permanent residents – a dramatic increase from previous years. Ontario led the surge with 2,800 admissions, followed by British Columbia with 2,150 newcomers, demonstrating the program’s growing appeal among global entrepreneurs. However, the future of this successful

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program is set to accept new applications from February 27 to March 6, 2025, with significant changes to its guidelines following federal allocation reductions. The program will accept 90 new applications and distribute them across various streams, including 70 applications from Yellowknife employers and 20 applications

On February 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates of the year. In round #337, IRCC issued 6,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 428 points,38 points fewer than in the