Category Archives: News & Updates

Starting January 9, the federal government will begin processing low-wage labour market impact assessments (LMIAs) in seven more regions across Canada. Vancouver, Winnipeg and Kingston are some of the regions where low-wage LMIA processing will begin once more. That is because these region have seen their unemployment rate drop below 6%. The government only processes […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 8,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511. Summary of Express Entry […]

On New Year’s Day, several measures came into effect in Canada, from new provincial labour rules to the closure of a pathway for entrepreneurs. Here’s a look at the changes that just got implemented—and who they affect the most. Graduate students no longer need a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter Who it impacts: Foreign nationals thinking […]

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has held its second surprise draw of the year, breaking with the province’s Anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. In a change of pace, PEI also broadened its selection criteria for this draw—relative to recent selection patterns—considering individuals with less connection to the province for nomination. […]

This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held another selection round targeting entrepreneur for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to candidates through two of the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration category pathways. Draw results On December 16, 2025, the BC PNP targeted provincial nominee candidates through both of its Entreprenuer Immigration streams: Base Stream; and Regional Stream. Most […]

On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round. The draw targeted hundreds of candidates that the province believes will create a high economic impact. Draw results On December 10, 2025, the BC PNP issued 410 invitations to apply (ITAs). Candidates across all of British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) skills immigration streams were invited based […]

Some dermatologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other doctors now have a more streamlined pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On December 8, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced the creation of a new Express Entry category dedicated to physicians with Canadian work experience. Because category-based selection draws typically feature some of the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-offs, this […]

Ontario’s provincial government has proposed a two-phased approach for introducing major changes to how it selects nominees for permanent residence. In phase one, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) would consolidate its three “Employer: Job Offer streams” into a single stream. In phase two, the OINP would eliminate all its other existing streams and introduce […]

Despite numerous changes in Canada’s immigration landscape over the last year, attaining permanent residence (PR) without having previously lived or worked in the country is still possible. Canada offers several immigration pathways specifically for skilled candidates, particularly those with work experience in high-demand occupations. How to get Canadian PR without prior Canadian work experience If […]

Accompanying family members of foreign workers and international students can receive special study permits that are not tied to a single Designated Learning Institution (DLI), authorizing these individuals to attend any school of their choice Provided that they meet certain conditions, these spouses and common-law partners can access study permits that are Provincial Attestation Letter […]