How Foreign Experience Raises Your CRS Score
If you already have Canadian work experience and are aiming to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system, your foreign work experience could play a surprisingly powerful role in raising your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Express Entry – Parisa Erfani In fact, depending on your profile, foreign work experience can sometimes […]
Express Entry: Updated Fund Requirements (July 2025)
Thinking about applying for permanent residency in Canada through Express Entry? If so, you’ll need to take note of the new financial requirements announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 7, 2025. Express Entry – Parisa Erfani IRCC has updated the minimum proof of funds that applicants must demonstrate when applying under […]
Canada Increases Financial Requirement for Students
Canada is increasing the amount of financial support international students must show when applying for a study permit. Study in Canada – Parisa Erfani As announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 2, 2025, the minimum proof of financial support requirement will rise from $20,635 to $22,895 for a single applicant. This […]
Brandon Opens Doors for Skilled Workers Through the RCIP
Brandon, the second-largest city in Manitoba, has officially released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) — a significant step forward in attracting skilled foreign talent to the region. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Parisa Erfani The RCIP is a community-driven pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR), allowing eligible […]
Sudbury Reveals Employers for Rural and Francophone Immigration Pilots
The City of Greater Sudbury in Ontario has officially released its list of designated employers for two key permanent residence pathways: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). This marks a significant step forward for skilled foreign workers aiming to settle in rural or Francophone regions of Canada. Ontario […]
Canada Updates PGWP Eligible Fields of Study
In a major policy shift aimed at aligning international education with labour market needs, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced sweeping changes to the list of educational programs that qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Study in Canada – Parisa Erfani Effective June 25, 2025, IRCC has added 119 new fields of […]
Canada Invites More PNP Candidates in Latest Draw
Canada continues to advance its immigration goals with a new round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. On June 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 503 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). REFUGEE – Parisa Erfani To qualify for this draw, candidates […]
New Brunswick Sets PNP Record in June 2025
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) marked a significant milestone this month, conducting four separate draws across two immigration streams and four pathways on June 16 and 17, 2025. This has been the most active month for the NBPNP so far in 2025. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Parisa Erfani To date, […]
Skilled Workers Invited in Latest Manitoba PNP Draw
Manitoba continues to welcome skilled foreign workers through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with a recent draw targeting overseas talent. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Parisa Erfani On June 12, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 36 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. This draw focused […]
Ontario Moves to Employer-Led OINP Job Offers
Starting July 2, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will transition to a new employer-led application process for all Employer: Job Offer streams—a move that significantly alters how foreign nationals apply for provincial nomination. Ontario PNP: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Parisa Erfani What’s Changing? Ontario will launch a new online Employer Portal, […]
