On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main...
The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps.To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer designated...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates.The two selections encompassed the first draw for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the first...
Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy.Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada...
The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they will be prioritizing in 2026.Foreign nationals whose job offers align with the workforce needs of a BC community...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under two pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream.The province issued invitations—or Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)—to candidates both in Manitoba and abroad, who stated...
Foreign nationals and their employers now face stricter evaluation criteria when seeking work permits issued under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption to the requirement for a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).The significant benefit work permit is issued under LMIA...
Many provincial pathways to permanent residence require job offers, but 13 do not.If you’re seeking permanent residence through nomination by a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and don’t have a job offer, here are your options.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for various temporary resident application types—work permits, study permits, and visitor visas.Most notably, study permit processing times have skyrocketed for Pakistan-based submissions (an eight-week climb compared to one week...
Settling into life in Canada involves managing finances in a new country. Along the way, you may be asked to share personal or banking information. Knowing how to recognize and respond to potential fraud may help you protect yourself and...
