The federal government has released its next quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed.In total 32 CMAs have been listed as regions where LMIAs will not be...
More newcomers will soon be able to settle in Manitoba permanently.The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has successfully lobbied the federal government to raise its immigrant nomination allocation in 2025, claiming an additional 1,489 nomination spots.This change brings the province’s...
Even if you were born outside Canada, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent if you have a Canadian parent or grandparent.When applying for a Canadian passport, you must provide a document proving your Canadian citizenship.As a citizen...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not plan on clearing its entire inventory of PR applications this year—except for a few permanent residence (PR) streams.Per the immigration department’s most recent Minister Transition Binder, only Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned...
A Syrian couple’s journey shows how LINC online and in-person classes support refugees and immigrants as they find work, improve English, and feel at home in British Columbia.Sign up for Free LINC Online ClassesA Fresh Start in CanadaFor many refugees...
For international students studying in Canada before settling as permanent residents, healthcare has beat out STEM and business for career prospects, according to a recent study published by Statistics Canada.The study by Youjin Choi and Li Xu found that international...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A...
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 217 invitations to apply for provincial immigration on September 26.The invitations to apply went to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.Provincial immigration candidates were targeted across two immigration categories.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsOn October 2, the BC PNP conducted draws...
Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications.In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025.Significant shifts in processing times are...
