The occupation listed on your Express Entry profile can help you get both a provincial nomination and an Express Entry invitation to apply (ITA).Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada have special, Express Entry-aligned (or enhanced) streams, wherein provinces can pick...
Passport validity directly impacts the validity period of work permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).If a prospective worker's passport is set to expire before the end of their planned stay, the work permit will be issued with...
Most newcomers choose one of Canada’s three “gateway cities” (Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver), upon initially moving to the country due to work and schooling opportunities.While these cities are often regarded as the most popular among new arrivals, the world’s second-largest...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has invited more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination in its latest draw.Candidates were selected for declaring the receipt of an invitation to apply (ITA) from the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative...
Applicants in certain occupations designated as performing or supporting “essential services” in Canada can receive priority processing on their work permit application.This expedited processing covers employer-specific work permits, including but not limited to:Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based work permits; Francophone...
As of January 20, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) officially reached its job position limits for all capped sectors, for its first intake window.The SINP’s capped sectors include accommodation and food services, retail trade, and trucking.Its first intake window...
On February 11, between 6–10 p.m. GMT, the Newfoundland and Labrador government will run a virtual immigration and job fair for all interested audiences.The event will cater to foreign skilled workers interested in immigrating to Canada, who will have a...
Having work experience in a priority healthcare occupation can give you an advantage in pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR).Discover your options for Canadian permanent residenceInternational student graduates of healthcare programs are more likely to get jobs in their field after...
Over the last year or so, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consistently emphasized that is prioritizing those already in Canada for permanent residence (PR).The latest Immigration Levels Plan (2026-2028) explicitly stated that its temporary resident (TR) and PR...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for temporary resident applications, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas.The immigration department's latest processing times update shows several key trends: visitor visas are mostly steady (with some...
