If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you may have noticed that the OINP has issued only 4 invitations to apply for nomination in 2025—a far cry from the 14,760 invitations the OINP issued during the first two months of 2024. This pause in OINP immigration draws mirrors that […]

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In the first category-based selection draw of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to apply (ITAs) to 6,500 candidates with French language proficiency within the Express Entry pool—the second largest French proficiency draw ever. This most recent draw also saw the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for candidates with French […]

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The province of New Brunswick has stopped considering endorsements for certain occupations under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Effective immediately, New Brunswick will not endorse applications for any of the following occupations under the AIP: Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Employers who seek to support foreign nationals in obtaining Canadian permanent residency can […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 6,500 ITAs in a French-proficiency category-based draw. To be considered candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 428, and to have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 4:41 […]

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If you are working in Canada on a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), there may come a time when you need to extend your work permit. There are many reasons you might need to extend this work permit. This article will go over some of the reasons why you would need […]

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Holders of H-1B visas pursuing U.S. green cards may find it quicker and easier to obtain Canadian permanent residency instead. Canada’s Express Entry system is pool-based, allowing the highest ranking candidates to move to the front of the line for permanent residency. Many H-1B workers can be competitive candidates in the Express Entry system, which […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 646 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750, and to have created an Express Entry […]

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Your past criminal record in a foreign country—even if considerable time has passed—can prevent you from being allowed into Canada. Under Canadian law, any non-citizen can be denied entry on account of criminal inadmissibility. If you’re eligible, there are ways you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility, depending on a variety of factors, such […]

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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in its first draw of 2025. Candidates were invited with consideration to their professional skills and experience, and/or ties to Alberta. In addition, New Brunswick has provided an update on application processing through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee […]

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Canada’s iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag may be the country’s most recognizable symbol today, but it wasn’t always so ubiquitous. The Canadian flag has had a rich and storied past which helped mould it into the instantly recognizable and beloved symbol we know today. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration With February 15 […]

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Foreign nationals who hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) employer-specific work permit now no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment if their work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change, resulting from changes to the authority under which IEC work permits are issued, affects work permit holders under the […]

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You’ve just arrived in Canada, and retirement is probably the last thing on your mind. Moving to a new country comes with a long to-do list – finding a place to live, learning new processes, language, cultures and customs, and starting a career. But here’s the thing: financial security doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built over […]

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A new ranking has listed the cheapest provinces to live in that also offer the best quality of life in Canada in 2025. MovingWaldo, a moving company based in Montreal, has compiled the list based on factors such as the safety of neighbourhoods, housing prices, rental costs, and the overall average cost of living. Assess […]

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Canada has welcomed hundreds of thousands of permanent residents on the basis of their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. The Canadian federal government uses the CRS to determine which candidates will receive invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, understanding […]

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Depending on the nature and duration of your work, you may be exempt from needing a work permit in Canada. This article will cover How to understand if you may be work permit-exempt; and Examples of work permit-exempt people in Canada. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Business visitors are a form of work-permit exempt […]

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This week, British Columbia and Manitoba issued more invitations to candidates hoping to secure provincial nominations. Candidates were invited through economic streams for their confirmed employment, education, or intention to open a business in their chosen province. In addition, Alberta has provided updates on the current number of candidate profiles in Expression of Interest (EOI) […]

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New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a public update to its operational instructions and guidelines for immigration officers issuing PGWPs. Prior to these changes, it […]

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After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in the month of February. January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs): candidates includes those in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and those in enhanced Provincial Nominee […]

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New Brunswick will finally begin opening its immigration streams, after a period of adjustment following notice from the federal government that the province would only be given 2,750 immigrant nomination spaces this year. The 2,750 spaces will be split up between the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program NBPNP (1,500) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521 and to have created […]

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As a newcomer to Canada, you might want to understand the importance of a good credit score in your financial journey. What is a credit score?  It is a total score on a scale of 300 – 900 rating how you manage credit. It is based on your credit history, which is summarized in your […]

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In 2025, Canada plans to admit over a hundred thousand new permanent residents through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, Express Entry may be one of the quickest ways for you to receive permanent residency. This article will cover How you can obtain permanent residence through […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 455 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 and to have submitted an Express Entry candidate profile before […]

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Ontario has made it easier for self-employed physicians to obtain permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the updated requirements, physicians will be able to qualify for some streams by counting periods of self-employed work experience, and without requiring a job offer. The OINP made changes to the following streams: Express Entry: […]

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The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has negotiated an increase of 1,000 to its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation. Newfoundland and Labrador’s allocation under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will also be maintained at 475 spaces, bringing the total number of nominations for Newfoundland and Labrador to 2,525. Prior to its negotiations with […]

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