Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has expanded health insurance requirements for super visa applicants, allowing them to purchase coverage from authorized foreign insurance providers. This change makes the super visa program more accessible for parents and […]
On January 28, 2025, British Columbia held the first draws of the year and invited business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued up to five invitations to candidates in
Thunder Bay’s Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has been chosen to lead the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking its second major immigration initiative. The program aims to address critical labour shortages by connecting rural employers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,119,900 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to introduce new permanent residence pathways for home care workers, set to begin on March 31, 2025. These innovative “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots” will replace expired caregiver
According to a recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), Canada’s decision to reduce immigration targets will have significant economic implications. The federal government’s plan to decrease new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025,
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 20 to January 26, Canada invited 7,374 young foreigners to apply for
On January 23, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted 2025’s first invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, the province issued 22 invitations to apply (ITAs) to individuals
On January 23, 2025, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #237, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending 128 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a reduction in study permits for 2025, targeting a total of 437,000 permits – a 10% decrease from 2024’s cap. This decision follows last year’s successful measures that reduced