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...
Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will now face updated eligibility criteria, with several streams closing. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Key changes to the SINP include: Resumption of JAF Intake As of March 27, 2025, the SINP has resumed accepting new Job Approval...
This week, both British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia specifically targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have either launched a new business or purchased an existing one within the province. Invitations were issued under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw focused on candidates with French language proficiency. To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410 and...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. On March 3, 2025, the department issued 725 ITAs through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667 and had to have created an...
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Canada through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) must submit their applications between 9 a.m. MT on February 27 and 5 p.m. MT on March 6 for the 2025 intake. The NTNP will process 90 new applications and 60 applications submitted in 2024, for a total of...
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