This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation in special initiatives. MPNP draw results On May 29, the MPNP held a draw […]
Category Archives: News & Updates
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May
May
To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances. Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly. Processing times for an application type can increase or decrease due to a myriad of factors, such […]
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May
May
Yukon has begin sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program. On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the 2025 priorities than the number of available nomination spots.” As per the latest press release, during the YNP’s recent intake […]
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May
May
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released a training guide for immigration officers making decisions on permanent resident (PR) applications. The 447-page document includes, amongst other things, case examples of candidates and recommended results following analyses of their applications. Based on these examples, here are some common mistakes candidates have made that led immigration […]
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May
May
If you qualify for Express Entry’s new Trade category, you’re more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. On February 27, 2025, Canada made major changes to its Express Entry categories. The Trade occupations category was overhauled with a total of 19 occupations added, and four removed. Eligible occupations under […]
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May
May
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 511 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706. Summary of Express […]
News & Updates
These are the types of candidates receiving ITAs from Express Entry’s new Education category draw
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May
May
Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR). This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations under its umbrella. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its first category-based selection draw for the Education category, […]
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May
May
Many provinces offer dedicated immigration streams for international student graduates, making it easier for foreign nationals who have studied in the province to transition to permanent resident status. Currently, there are eight provinces that have at least one such stream. Which streams are open for international graduates? Below is a summary table featuring the provinces […]
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May
May
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a healthcare and social services category-based draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510. Summary of […]
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May
May
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 421 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727. Summary of Express […]