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 […]
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. Draw results On August 21, the MPNP held a draw […]
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. What conditions do […]
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 for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Here’s a look at the sectors being prioritized for AIP in […]
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. A total of 683 invitations were issued between these three […]
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 […]
