North Bay announces key industries and jobs for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program
North Bay has released its list of in-demand sectors and occupations as part of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).The RCIP provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who have job offers from approved employers in participating rural Canadian communities. North Bay Unveils Priority Sectors and Occupations for RCIP North Bay has announced its […]
IRCC issues more invitations to candidates through Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued through the Express Entry system. In the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, 421 candidates received ITAs. To qualify for this round, candidates were required to: Summary of Express Entry Draws – 2025 **Date Draw Type Number of ITAs […]
Thunder Bay reveals qualifying occupations for new permanent residency program
Thunder Bay Unveils Eligible Occupations for New PR Opportunity through RCIP The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations for permanent residence (PR) upon arrival under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Through the RCIP, foreign nationals must secure a job offer from a designated employer within Thunder Bay to apply for PR. […]
A Comparison of Immigration Policy Proposals from Liberals and Conservatives Ahead of the 2025 Election
Immigration has become a major point of debate in Canadian federal politics.Both the Liberal and Conservative parties have unveiled their 2025 election platforms, outlining their stances on various topics, including immigration. Immigration Policy Spotlight: What the Liberals and Conservatives Are Proposing Ahead of the 2025 Election Immigration continues to be a defining issue in Canadian […]
Prince Edward Island conducts its fourth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year
Last week, Prince Edward Island held its fourth Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) draw of the year, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This round focused on individuals already residing and employed in PEI in key occupations and sectors, along with international graduates from designated post-secondary institutions. PEI PNP Holds Fourth Draw of 2025, Issues 168 […]
Alberta extends invitations to applicants for its provincial immigration program
Alberta held three provincial immigration draws during the first two weeks of April, issuing a total of 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). These draws specifically targeted healthcare professionals across three different immigration streams. Alberta Releases Details on Three Health-Focused Immigration Draws Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) retroactively released details for three provincial […]
Special work permits will be offered to candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Certain candidates in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) may be eligible for province-specific work permits of up to two years to help them maintain their immigration status. Manitoba to Offer Special Work Permits for MPNP Candidates at Risk of Losing Status Starting April 22, 2025, Manitoba will begin accepting applications for special province-specific work […]
Are you eligible for the new STEM category under Express Entry?
The STEM category under Express Entry has changed significantly in the past two months, with 19 occupations removed and six new ones added. As a result, many foreign nationals who previously qualified are no longer eligible, while others have only recently become eligible under the updated criteria. Qualifying for a category-based Express Entry draw can […]
Significant decrease in CRS scores following the elimination of arranged employment points
The composition of the Express Entry candidate pool has shifted notably after the removal of arranged employment points from the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). As a result, thousands of candidates have experienced a CRS score drop of either 50 or 200 points, significantly affecting their likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian […]
Initial group of eligible occupations announced for new permanent residency programs
Timmins has released its list of high-priority occupations and sectors for two newly introduced pathways to Canadian permanent residency. Located in Northern Ontario, Timmins is one of the select communities taking part in both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Timmins, a community in Northern Ontario, has become […]
