Canada’s immigration department has clarified the rules around the issuance of special work permits to permanent residence applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).Foreign nationals who have submitted a complete application for permanent...
On February 18, Canada’s immigration department launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system, targeting foreign skilled military recruits to immigrate to the country.This measure signals the importance of these recruits to Canada, a view echoed in the...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published its first-ever AI strategy.The strategy sets out guiding principles and objectives, identifies opportunities, and provides a framework for categorizing AI use cases.Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points!According to...
A class of labour-market-impact-assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits is now being issued under revised rules.Work permits issued on the basis of reciprocal employment through the International Mobility Program are now subject to revised instructions to officers, under the new title "Reciprocal...
To qualify for an occupational category, Express Entry candidates now require at least 12 months’ work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years.This work experience need not be continuous.See your eligibility for all Express Entry Streams and...
On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule.As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, spanning multiple immigration streams.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsOver this period, Alberta issued no less than 441 invitations through its:Rural...
International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits.Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length of...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Healthcare and social services category.To be considered in this draw,...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted the Northwest Territories a nomination allocation of 197 for 2026—the same number of slots it ended 2025 with post-nomination increase.The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has also changed its selection process for...
