Today, Canada’s immigration department held its first Healthcare Express Entry draw of 2025, inviting 500 individuals to apply for permanent residency. This draw specifically targets those with at least 6 months of experience in one of 37 eligible occupations within the healthcare and social services sector. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cutoff...
On May 1, 2025, IRCC held its first Express Entry draw of the month, inviting 1,000 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency. This draw marks the first round of invitations aimed at profiles qualifying under the newly introduced education category. Candidates who received invitations today had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...
On April 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a new update on its immigration backlog, sparking optimism within the global immigration community. The update revealed that the backlog of applications had decreased by an impressive 41,300, bringing the total number of pending cases down to 1,976,700 as of March 31,...
On April 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the month, focusing on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This latest draw extended invitations to 421 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR), with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cutoff set at 727. However, the...
Mark Carney has been elected Prime Minister of Canada, according to projections by national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada, in what many consider one of the most significant elections in decades. However, it remains uncertain whether Carney’s Liberal Party has secured the 172 seats required for a majority in Parliament. Final results are expected late Monday...
Between April 11 and 22, 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 165 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through four specialized immigration streams. These draws focused on attracting individuals with work experience in key sectors facing labour shortages in Alberta. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Details of the AAIP...
Starting May 1, 2025, Quebec’s minimum wage will increase by 2.22%, from $15.75 to $16.10 per hour. This adjustment will boost the annual disposable income of minimum wage earners by approximately $484, benefiting around 217,400 workers, including 118,400 women, according to Quebec’s Ministry of Labour. Here’s everything you need to know about the...
The closure of British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) graduate streams—along with the indefinite suspension of three new ones planned for 2025—has disrupted the permanent residency (PR) plans of many international graduates in BC. Making matters tougher, the federal government slashed PNP nomination allocations by 50%, leaving many scrambling for alternative pathways...
The municipal government of Thunder Bay has outlined specific occupations that qualify for permanent residence (PR) upon arrival through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration About the RCIP The RCIP allows foreign nationals to apply for PR if they: Priority Sectors and Occupations The...
Traveling internationally as a Canadian permanent resident (PR) without a valid PR card, whether it’s delayed, lost, stolen, or expired—can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare. Many PRs have found themselves stuck abroad due to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) backlogs, outdated systems, and limited support. Real-life cases, like Helen Bobat’s struggle...
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