On September 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its fifth Express Entry draw of the month, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency under the Education Occupations category. This was the second draw in 2025 targeting education-related roles, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 462,...
For many young people worldwide, studying in Canada is about creating a long-term future as much as obtaining a degree. Canada has created procedures over the years that enable foreign students to move from temporary study status to permanent residence (PR). Thousands of graduates make this transition each year, and although the path...
On September 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. A total of 228 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration If your CRS ranking in the...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted seven draws in September, inviting candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to address workforce shortages in high-demand industries and occupations. Overview of September Draws From September 2 to September 10, the AAIP issued a total of 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), primarily through the...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal government is preparing changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Speaking to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton on September 10, Carney emphasized the need for a more targeted approach to the program. He stated that, going forward,...
Hiring a foreign worker typically entails going through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) procedure, which requires Canadian firms and families to demonstrate that no Canadian worker is available for the position. Employers can onboard foreign talent without the expense, delays, and paperwork associated with an LMIA, as more than half of temporary...
Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based positions are required to enable and use the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s Job Bank as part of the mandatory advertising process. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration What This Means for Employers To receive a positive LMIA, employers must: Failure to comply...
On Labour Day, the Ontario government announced new measures to streamline the licensing process for out-of-province workers in regulated professions. This initiative, called the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals from other provinces and territories to begin working in Ontario within just 10 business days—a significant reduction from the current timeline,...
This week, Manitoba held a new round of invitations under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting thousands of skilled workers and international graduates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Invitations were issued through three streams: MPNP Draw #253 – Results and Breakdown Date:...
In a bold move to address Canada’s worsening economic challenges, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for the complete elimination of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). He accused Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government of putting corporate interests ahead of Canadian workers. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Speaking at a press...
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