Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of invitations under the Express Entry system, focusing on candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this latest draw, held on June 10, 2025, 125 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to PNP candidates. To qualify, applicants needed to have: Book Your...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued a new round of invitations for provincial immigration this week. On June 3, 2025, Alberta conducted a draw targeting candidates with job offers from Alberta-based employers in the health care sector. A total of 36 invitations were issued through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway aligned...
On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw—the second one this week. This round targeted candidates with at least six months of experience in 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a Comprehensive Ranking...
As of May 2025, several Canadian provinces and territories support work permit extensions for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates through a temporary public policy. This policy allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years, facilitating continued employment while their permanent residency applications are processed. Book...
Ontario, one of Canada’s most popular provinces for immigrants, has the largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) quota of any Canadian province. However, as of mid-2025, the province has conducted no significant draws under its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), despite the fact that half of the year has already passed. With a significantly...
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...
British Columbia is taking bold steps in 2025 to align its immigration strategy with urgent labour market needs and economic goals. With a 50% cut to its federal nomination allocation—down to just 4,000 spots—the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is sharpening its focus on high-impact candidates in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and essential skilled...
Some candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will soon be able to apply for special Manitoba-issued work permits to help maintain their legal status and continue working while awaiting permanent residency. These temporary work permits will be valid for up to two years and are designed to support foreign nationals at...
Canada’s immigration system sprang into action on April 14, 2025, as Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first Express Entry draw of the month. This round was all about the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with 825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to candidates who met a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff...
This week, Manitoba extended an invitation to more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations. The candidates were selected through a strategic recruitment initiative based on their professional experience in occupations that are in demand within Manitoba’s labor market. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Provincial Immigration Results (March 30 to April...
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