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, […]
Easiest Jobs for Express Entry
For many foreign nationals, changing careers might be the best pathway to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. Express Entry – Parisa Erfani If you lack a provincial nomination, do not speak French fluently, and your CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score is too low for the Canadian […]
Rural PR Pathway: West Kootenay’s Priority
The West Kootenay region in British Columbia has officially released its list of priority sectors and eligible occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a valuable opportunity for foreign workers seeking permanent residence (PR) in Canada through a community-driven approach. About the West Kootenay RCIP The RCIP is an employer-driven immigration program designed to support […]
IRCC Issues 3,000 Invitations to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
On June 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw, inviting 3,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529 and had to have submitted their Express Entry profile before 6:06 p.m. […]
