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New Brunswick issued 373 invitations across its immigration programs. The programs include the Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) is reopening for a two-year period. This program is a popular pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with Quebec study and/or work experience.
The Express Entry pool added just 897 profiles between April 12 and 26. Competition at the top end continues to intensify. The 501-600 CRS score range grew by another 250 profiles.
Canada is fast-tracking permanent residence applications for TR-to-PR eligible workers. The Canadian government has released new details on the eligibility criteria for the In-Canada Workers…
Canada is facing a shortage of French-speaking candidates in the Express Entry pool. This may impact the chances of other candidates. Recent Express Entry draws suggest that Canada's immigration…
Temporary residents in Canada who have lost their status as workers or students may now apply for restoration of status as visitors. This new rule simplifies the process of restoring status for…
Canada is proposing changes to the Express Entry program, which will give priority to candidates with high-wage occupations. The new high-wage occupation factor will award extra points to candidates.
Canada is increasing its permanent residence application processing fees. The changes are effective April 30, 2026. Fees are rising across all programs, including Express Entry and family sponsorship.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4000 ITAs for candidates with French-language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 400.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 2000 invitations to apply. The minimum CRS score was 514.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 473 invitations to candidates through the Express Entry system. The minimum score was 795. Candidates needed a provincial nomination to be…
Foreign nationals who are or were in Gaza have nearly two more years to travel to Canada. The temporary haven policy has been extended.
High-earning workers may be prioritized for permanent residence in Canada sooner than expected. The Canadian government plans to overhaul the Express Entry system.
New Brunswick issued over 140 invitations across Express Entry and AIP immigration programs. Invitations were issued to candidates in healthcare, IT, transportation, and manufacturing.
Work permit and Express Entry processing times in Canada are decreasing. The overall application backlog has decreased by 48,900 over the last month.
Canada's immigration department has released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, with improvements in work permit and super visa processing times.
The Express Entry pool grew by over 2,100 profiles between March 15 and April 12, despite Canada's immigration department issuing nearly 14,000 Invitations to Apply during the same period. The…
The Canada Immigration Department has released new results for the Express Entry program. The scores for Canadian Experience Class candidates have reached a new record high. To be considered,…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 324 invitations to apply (ITA) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications. The Federal Skilled Worker Program speeds up for the first time in…
On April 9, 2026, the Manitoba PNP held its latest immigration draw. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative.
Canada plans to overhaul the Express Entry system to favor candidates with higher earnings, potentially impacting the chances of many immigrants.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held five provincial immigration draws, issuing over 290 invitations to candidates across multiple streams and pathways.
Canada plans to retire its current Express Entry programs and launch a new, streamlined program. The changes aim to improve the country's immigration system.
Canada introduces new temporary immigration measures to help temporary residents impacted by natural disasters, including international students, temporary foreign workers, and visitors.
Canada's Immigration Department has held its first Express Entry draw under the new Trades category, issuing 3,000 invitations. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 477.
Canada extends work permit measures for Ukrainians. Ukrainian nationals can now work in Canada until March 31, 2027.
Canada's immigration agency has invited 2,250 candidates to apply for immigration. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 509.
Canada has introduced a temporary policy to support foreign nationals. Ineligible asylum claimants can now obtain or maintain a work permit.
Canada's immigration department issued 356 invitations to apply for permanent residence. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum of 802 points under the CRS system.
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