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New Brunswick closes intake for Atlantic Immigration Program

For the remainder of 2025, foreign nationals can no longer seek permanent residency (PR) through New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). New Brunswick has ceased to accept endorsement applications for the AIP after reaching this year’s allocation of 1,250 spaces. The program hit its cap on April 4, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]

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Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff are likely to qualify for work permit exemptions and which are likely to require work permits. Work permits can […]

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Understanding Credit Cards and What They can do for you as a Newcomer

As a newcomer, understanding Canadian credit cards is a way to start building your financial future here. In this article, we’ll offer tips to help you use them wisely. What is a Credit Card and How Does it Work? A credit card is a financial tool that allows you to borrow money up to a […]

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How to get Canadian permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program

For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway. As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and the most recent CRS cut-offs for CEC draws in 2025 have ranged between 521 and 542. If you don’t have […]

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First set of occupations unveiled for new permanent residence pathways

The city of Timmins has published its list of priority occupations and sectors for two new pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Timmins is a community located in Northern Ontario. It is one of the few communities that is participating in both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Discover […]

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Provinces are changing how they select nominees for Canadian permanent residency – what you need to know

Over the past few months, several provinces have transitioned to new systems for selecting nominees for permanent residence (PR). Prior to these changes, many provincial nominee programs (PNPs) had streams—typically requiring job offers—for which eligible foreign nationals could apply directly to the PNP, and if successful, would receive a provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for […]

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Federal government raises Canadian citizenship fees

At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased. Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75. Those who have submitted a complete Canadian citizenship application online before midnight on March 31, and […]

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How to get double the CRS points for work experience

In some cases, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system may be able to gain foreign and in-Canada work experience at the same time, giving them additional CRS points and increasing their chances of gaining PR. Pursuing this method can allow some candidates to increase their Comprehensive Ranking System score by more […]

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