Category Archives: News & Updates

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada. This article will walk you through all your work permit options available, depending on your situation. Summary: Situation Work Permit Type Key Eligibility Criteria Any foreign national Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit – Employer […]

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists can now qualify for category-based draws, giving these professionals a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major changes to Express Entry categories. In addition to creating a new category (Education) and removing another […]

Many immigration application refusals can be avoided with proper diligence. Whether you’re applying to visit, study, work, or immigrate to Canada, knowing the most frequent reasons for rejection can make a significant difference in preparing a strong, complete, and successful submission. This article will cover common reasons for refusal and preventative tips to avoid this […]

The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 821,200 as of February 28. Considering that just a month prior the backlog was at 892,100, this shows a reduction of a noticeable 7.95%. Coupled with the fact that […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 536 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 736. Summary of Express […]

On March 5 and 6, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first draws of the year, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. These recent draws follow a period of flux for the NBPNP, as the province looked to align immigration streams more tightly with labour market goals in the face of a […]

Canada plans to grant permanent residence to 2,750 home care workers under its new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP). Of these 2,750 admissions, 150 will be reserved for home care workers currently out of status in the country, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who announced these targets in a press conference on March […]

Two provinces have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for nomination through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Manitoba issued letters of advice to apply under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. Meanwhile, Alberta conducted multiple immigration draws over the last few weeks. Most recently, it conducted a draw for workers in law […]

The Canadian immigration department has announced major changes to support Canada’s construction industry. The biggest changes are Reserving immigration spaces for up to 6,000 undocumented construction workers within Canada; and Allowing qualified temporary foreign workers to study in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 725 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667. This draw […]