Category Archives: News & Updates

For years, international students have chosen to study in Canada for its reputable universities, diverse environment, and the opportunity to gain work experience in a new country. Getting a Canadian education and eligible work experience can also improve a candidate’s chance of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. This is because international students who graduate […]

Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs. Ontario and British Columbia have done so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). PNPs were introduced in 1998 to help spread the benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada that historically did not attract many newcomers. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship […]

IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech leader. Some skilled foreign workers are now […]

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 911 ITAs  in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 732 to be considered. This draw is the first of the month and […]

This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Candidates were chosen for their professional experience, employment and language abilities. Provincial immigration results (August 31st-September 6th) Ontario On September 5th the OINP held a draw through the […]

On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program(PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the new pathways are another way the province is aligning its immigration program with current immigration needs. […]

After a busy August, and a historic number of draws throughout July, Canada’s Express Entrysystem has seen changes in the composition of the candidate pool—and in the newcomers who have received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR). To better inform candidates within the Express Entry pool, and those interested in Canadian immigration, the […]

Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment […]

Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According to a release by IRCC,  the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, and […]

British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec, and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued invitations to apply for provincial immigration programs over the past week. B.C. and PEI did so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Each province and territory in Canada (with the exceptions of Quebec and Nunavut) has a PNP. They can have these programs […]