Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment As a pool-based online system for managing applications for permanent residency, […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) immigration pathway. This new immigration pathway was first announced in March of 2024, with further details revealed in December of last year. Under this program, newcomers with an intermediate level of French ability—and who have an offer of employment in priority […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Specifically, the department has announced the launch of the Pilot, along with the communities chosen to participate. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs RCIP is a pathway for foreign nationals who: Can help fill labour shortages in […]
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Relocating to a new country is both an exciting and challenging experience. At the heart of this journey is finding the right resources and support to make the transition as seamless as possible. For newcomers to Canada, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Active Engagement and Integration Project (AEIP) is a trusted ally, offering pre-arrival services that simplify settlement and […]
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Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health insurance plans from non-Canadian insurers to fulfill the proof of health insurance requirement. Prior […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed new regulations that could provide millions of dollars in compensation for victims of dishonest immigration consultants. This change is part of a number of draft regulations for a number of changes to the governance and operations of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, published in the […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs will replace the previous permanent residence (PR) pathways for caregivers, which have expired. Home […]
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After a relatively quiet beginning to 2025, two provinces have started inviting candidates to apply for nomination. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue invitations to apply for nomination in 2025. Manitoba was the first province to hold draws in 2025, with two held on January 9. It held its third draw of […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, outlining how many international students each province is expected to welcome, and has shared further details on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. Discover your options to study in Canada According to the federal government, 437,000 study permits […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign nationals can receive open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years. To be eligible, the foreign national must have a valid profile in an expression of […]
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In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and to have […]
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The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted temporary measures in response to wild fires, and established new streams and a new expression of interest system. Assess your eligibility for Alberta’s enhanced PNP […]
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Those considering applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now access a list of regions where LMIAs will not be processed. On August 26, 2024, the federal government announced that it would no longer process LMIAs under the low-wage stream of the TFWP […]
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The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would only be eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs) if their spouse worked in […]
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The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 550,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the […]
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If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by immigration scams from fraudulent consultants and representatives. The rate of incidence is high enough […]
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The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry. Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for PR. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Note: To apply for PR through Express […]
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Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP), which had planned to accept 100 applications for provincial […]
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Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and other non-European countries. Share your opinion with Angus Reid and get rewarded Previously, Canadian […]
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. The REDI will seek to attract up to 800 highly skilled immigrants to four rural and […]
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Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada. With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6, Poilievre is a top contender for Canada’s next prime minister after the 2025 election. Angus […]
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The government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned. Prior to this announcement, the NTNP had been set to open on January 16 and had planned to accept 100 applications for territorial nomination for Canadian permanent […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools. This article will cover important information and steps for international students in Canada looking to change their schools in 2025, including Guidance for specific transfer […]
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In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]
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