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May 14, 2025

IRCC shares common mistakes in PR applications — here’s what to avoid

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released a training guide for immigration officers making decisions on permanent resident (PR) applications.The 447-page document includes, amongst other things, case examples of candidates and recommended results following analyses of their applications.Based on...

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May 13, 2025

IRCC holds first CEC draw in more than three months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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May 13, 2025

Lena Metlege Diab named Canada’s new Immigration Minister

Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has ushered in a new immigration minister, following the recent liberal party victory in Canada’s federal election.Canada’s new Minister of Immigration is Lena Metlege Diab, the Member of Parliament for Halifax West. She will...

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May 13, 2025

Did IRCC refuse your application? What to do next

There are options available to you if Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has refused your immigration application.Understanding why your application may have been refused can help you in deciding how to approach a refusal.Consult with an experienced immigration representative...

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May 12, 2025

Canada invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 511 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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May 12, 2025

Can Americans still get special Canadian work permits under NAFTA/USMCA?

American citizens can still benefit from special Canadian work permits, despite the ongoing trade war.While political and economic disputes have raised questions about the future of North American trade, US citizens can still get Canadian work permits under the United...

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May 11, 2025

British Columbia nears cap on skilled worker invitations in first draw of 2025

British Columbia has held its first provincial immigration draw of 2025 under its skills immigration program, inviting candidates based on their potential for “high economic impact” in the province.Prior to this draw on May 8, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee...

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May 10, 2025

These are the types of candidates receiving ITAs from Express Entry’s new Education category draw

Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR).This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations under its umbrella.See your eligibility for...

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May 9, 2025

Steinbach announces priority sectors and occupations for new rural pathway to permanent residence

The city of Steinbach has announced its list of priority sectors and occupations eligible for the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated area includes communities in the rural municipality of Ste. Anne,...

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May 9, 2025

How to pick a Canadian school and program to be eligible for a post-graduation work permit

International students studying in Canada need to meet certain conditions to be eligible for a work permit upon graduation.Post-secondary international students must ensure that they are studying at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and enrolled within a Post-Graduation Work Permit...

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