Canada’s New Immigration Priorities: Transitioning Temporary Residents to Permanent Status
Following recent changes to Canada's Immigration Levels Plan, Immigration Minister confirmed that priority for permanent residence (PR) will be given to temporary residents already settled in Canada. The revised plan sets targets for both temporary and permanent...
Canada’s Immigration Policy Shifts: Prioritizing In-Canada Candidates
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is focusing on in-Canada candidates for permanent residence (PR) in its latest Immigration Levels Plan. Although there is no specific 'In-Canada focus' category this year, IRCC aims to prioritize granting PR...
Understanding the Latest Changes in the Express Entry Pool
Over a short period, the total number of Express Entry profiles in the pool has decreased, with significant shifts in various score ranges. However, some score bands have seen a notable increase, indicating a more competitive landscape.One of the score ranges, 601 to...
Quebec Extends Freeze on Low-Wage LMIA Applications
Quebec Extends Freeze on Low-Wage LMIA ApplicationsQuebec has recently announced the extension of its freeze on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Montreal and Laval until December 31, 2026. This decision affects employers in these regions who are...
IRCC’s Record-Breaking Provincial Nominee Program Draw in 2025
IRCC's Record-Breaking Provincial Nominee Program Draw in 2025The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw of the year, issuing a total of 714 Invitations to Apply...
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draws 47 Skilled Workers in November
On November 6, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited nearly 50 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker Stream based on having declared being invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment...
Express Entry Draws in 2025: Latest Updates and Trends
The government of Canada has recently issued a significant number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.In a recent draw, a total of 714 ITAs were issued to candidates who met...
Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to Know
Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to KnowQuebec is making significant changes to its immigration programs, affecting temporary foreign workers and international student graduates. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), a key pathway for these...
New Language Proficiency Requirement for Foreign Workers in Quebec
New Language Proficiency Requirement for Foreign Workers in QuebecCommencing on December 17, 2025, foreign nationals in Quebec with over three years of work experience will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in spoken French at level 4 (NCLC) to be eligible for...
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: Recent Draws and Nomination Figures
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) recently conducted multiple draws, inviting over 1,100 candidates across various streams and initiatives.Summary of Recent DrawsDraw dateWorker stream, pathway, initiative or other focus and selection parametersMinimum...