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Nova Scotia has a total of 1,312 spaces remaining for 2025 across its provincial immigration programs. As of August 6, 2025, the province has used up at least 1,838 of its slots across the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNSP) and its portion of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), according to an email received by CIC […]
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A report outlines Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) plan to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for the remainder of 2025. Education, Healthcare and social services, and trades are all categories that may see more planned draws in the upcoming months. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The current Express Entry ITA schedule […]
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Thousands of people may be eligible to gain Canadian citizenship by applying for a discretionary grant of citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government earlier this year, this option is available to people born abroad who did not inherit citizenship from their Canadian parent(s) on account of the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship […]
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Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams In a phone call to CIC News, a representative confirmed that 25% of the new nominations will go […]
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In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada’s immigration department. In the period between January and June of 2025, Canada welcomed 88,617 fewer international students and 125,903 fewer foreign workers, compared to the same period in 2024. This cumulatively has […]
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On August 21, Prince Edward Island (PEI) extended invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. The province focused on candidates already living and working in PEI in high-demand occupations and sectors, prioritizing international student graduates from select universities and colleges. Thus far in 2025, PEI has issued a total of 792 Invitations to […]
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British Columbia has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to entrepreneurs. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) targeted candidates through two of its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks the sixth entrepreneur-focused selection round conducted by the province in 2025 thus far. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On August 19, […]
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As of July 31, there were 901,700 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. This marks the third month in a row with an increase in the backlog, compared to the months prior. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Here’s a look at the backlog over the last six months. The total number […]
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Three more regions have shared their list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This includes Peace Liard and North Okanagan-Shuswap, both in British Columbia. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP Pictou County, located in the central-northern part of the province of Nova Scotia, has also revealed its list of designated employers […]
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Manitoba held its second draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Invitations were extended based on skilled work experience, scoring results, and involvement in strategic recruitment initiatives. This is Manitoba’s 17th provincial immigration draw of the year. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw […]
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As of 21 August 2025, Express Entry applicants will now require an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of a complete application for Canadian permanent residence (PR)—unless they meet certain exemptions. This article will cover 10 of the most frequently asked questions around IMEs for new Express Entry candidates and applicants. See how competitive […]
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Yukon has received an additional 67 nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for this year. Its total number of nomination spaces for 2025 is now 282, up from the 215 spaces it was allotted by the federal government following PNP allocations being cut by 50%. The Government of Yukon announced the increased allocations […]
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The Canadian citizenship certificate is an official document from the Government of Canada that serves as proof of one’s Canadian citizenship. If you were born outside Canada, you may qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate if at least one of your parents was a Canadian citizen by birth or naturalization prior to your birth. Get […]
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Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada will have another testing option to prove their English language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essentials test in the future. IRCC is not currently accepting the test, but will update its official webpages once acceptance […]
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Thinking about buying your first home in Canada? As a newcomer, saving for a down payment may take time. To support this goal, Canada’s federal government has a registered savings plan known as the First Home Savings Account (FHSA). If you’re eligible, this special savings account may help make it easier to set money aside […]
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As of 21 August, new applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system will need to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) to submit their application—unless they meet certain exemptions. Prior to this change, IMEs were to be completed after a foreign national submitted their application for PR, upon request from […]
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Although permanent residents (PRs) enjoy greater protections than temporary residents, their status is not guaranteed indefinitely. You can lose PR status for various reasons—some unfavourable, like not meeting residency obligations or becoming inadmissible, and others more positive, such as voluntarily giving up the status after becoming a Canadian citizen. Notably, you will still have PR […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services occupation category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]
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With a reduced allocation in 2025, Canadian provinces have begun prioritizing specific occupations and sectors under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). In general, individuals working in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and select other sectors may have an advantage when applying through the AIP in 2025. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Here’s a look […]
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held its biggest draw of 2025, issuing 581 invitations to apply through the Alberta Opportunity stream last week. Apart from that, it also held draws through the Health Care Pathway under its Express Entry and non-Express Entry options. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams A total of […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 192 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 800; and Created […]
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If you’re applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry and you’re part of a couple, you can list your spouse or common-law partner (“partner”) as accompanying or non-accompanying on your application. This article will cover When to list a partner as non-accompanying; When listing a partner as non-accompanying can raise concerns; Best practices […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted an immigration draw on August 13. Invitations were issued to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results You can find the results of the province’s most recent draw below. In total, 231 […]
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On July 31, Quebec issued more invitations under its new Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This is the first time the province has targeted workers in the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream since it started issuing invitations under the PSTQ earlier this year. Learn more about your options and get assistance immigrating to Quebec Draw […]
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