Category Archives: News & Updates

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 […]

Most Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have priority sectors and occupations that they target and prioritize for permanent residence (PR). If you are currently employed or have a job offer in an eligible in-demand profession, your chance of getting a provincial nomination for permanent residence rises significantly. Provinces frequently draw from the federal Express Entry pool, selecting candidates […]

Upcoming changes will significantly impact international students and temporary foreign workers in Canada, according to announcements made by the federal government. With the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Budget 2025 providing further insight into what’s ahead, here’s a look at some of the most notable immigration news we’re expecting in the upcoming months. Updates that […]

The federal government has set a target for 91,500 permanent resident (PR) admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2026, an increase from last year’s target of 55,000 admissions—marking a positive shift for PNP candidates across Canada. The Immigration Levels Plan announces admission targets for the coming year, along with notional targets for the […]

The federal government has announced that it will be cutting the number of international student admissions by half in 2026. The changes were revealed in the Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 which has set targets for the arrivals of temporary residents, which includes international students. The Immigration Levels Plan outlines the number of permanent and temporary […]