Category Archives: News & Updates

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued more invitations to candidates for provincial immigration through four of its targeted immigration pathways. Immigration candidates were invited for their work experience and ability to fill key labour gaps in different sectors of the Alberta economy. A total of 165 invitations were issued through these draws. Summary […]

The Express Entry candidate pool has seen significant changes in its composition following the removal of arranged employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Thousands of candidates in the Express Entry pool have seen their CRS scores drop by either 50 or 200 points—a change that, in turn, greatly impacts their chances of receiving […]

If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to make mistakes that might result in delays. This article will go over common reasons that citizenship applications can become complicated, […]

Express Entry’s STEM category looks drastically different than it did two months ago, with 19 occupations having been removed and six having been added. Many foreign nationals no longer qualify for the STEM category, while other foreign nationals have only recently become eligible. Qualifying for a category-based draw can make the difference between getting Canadian […]

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. New Brunswick also held multiple provincial draws, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. Details on each province’s invitations can be found below. Provincial Immigration […]

For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway. As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and the most recent CRS cut-offs for CEC draws in 2025 have ranged between 521 and 542. If you don’t have […]

In some cases, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system can gain foreign and in-Canada work experience at the same time, giving them additional CRS points and increasing their chances of gaining PR. Pursuing this method can allow some candidates to increase their Comprehensive Ranking System score by more than 60 points […]