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September 21, 2025

What is Canada’s work permit fee? Options to work in Canada after the H1-B fee hike

Given the new 100,000 USD fee announced for H1-B visa petitions, skilled workers seeking career opportunities in North America may wish to consider career options in Canada.Foreign nationals can gain work authorization in Canada through one of two routes:Work permits;...

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September 21, 2025

Manitoba invites over 900 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination

This week, Manitoba invited nearly one thousand skilled worker candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).Candidates were selected under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and the Skilled Worker Overseas pathway, based on their...

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September 20, 2025

These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the most recent Express Entry trades draw

On September 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first trades draw in close to a year, providing a new wave of invitations to these professionals to apply for permanent residence (PR).The most recent draw invited 1,250 candidates...

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September 19, 2025

Who can get an open work permit as the spouse of an international student?

If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student, you may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP).This open work permit authorizes you to work for most employers for most industries in Canada. It can be...

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September 18, 2025

Live Webinar: 5 Steps That Instantly Increase Your CELPIP Speaking Scores!

CICNews and CELPIP by Prometric invite you to an informative session that will uncover 5 Steps That Instantly Increase Your CELPIP Speaking Scores!Are you preparing for the CELPIP test and struggling with the Speaking section? Join us for a free, power-packed webinar where...

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September 18, 2025

Canada holds first Express Entry draw for trade occupations in 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 1,250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry's trade occupations category.To be considered in this draw, candidates...

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September 18, 2025

Have a grandparent who is Canadian? You may be eligible for a Canadian passport

If you have at least one grandparent who is Canadian, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship – even if you and your parents were born abroad, and neither of your parents has a Canadian passport.That means that you may...

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September 17, 2025

Canada holds first education draw under Express Entry in more than four months, CRS cut-off score drops

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 education category.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed...

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September 17, 2025

Working while studying in Canada: A guide for international students

As a foreign national studying in Canada, you may be eligible to work on and off-campus while completing your studies—and without a work permit, in most cases.If eligible, you can work unlimited hours on campus and up to 24 hours...

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September 16, 2025

Alberta receives increased provincial nomination allocation

Alberta will now be able to nominate more newcomers to settle in the province this year.The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has received an increased provincial nomination allocation from Canada's federal government, raising the number of newcomers the province can...

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