This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination.Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation...
The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months.As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog.With the backlog standing at 779,900 just...
Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as...
Yukon has shared details on its plans to distribute its limited PR nomination slots for 2025.In an email to CIC News, a representative for the territory shared how the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) plans to distribute its 2025 nominations:Assess your...
Over the years, many of our CELPIP test takers have shared that adequate preparation has helped calm their nerves and enabled them to perform at their best on test day.So, in this post, we have compiled six of our most...
To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances.Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly.Consult with an...
Foreign nationals on closed work permits will continue to benefit from a COVID-era temporary public policy allowing them to change employers and/or occupations prior to obtaining a new work permit.Under this policy, a foreign worker on closed work permit can...
Canada allows and recognizes dual citizenship, so if you’re naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you might be able to retain your other citizenship(s).Whether you can retain your other citizenship(s) after having been naturalized will depend on the laws of the...
One underrated benefit of having Canadian permanent residence status is the travel opportunities it affords.Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada, can gain visa-free entry into a number of countries.Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to CanadaSo, if you’re a Canadian PR...
Are you an international student who wants to learn about banking in Canada? If so, CanadaVisa and TD invite you to a live, interactive webinar: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students on Thursday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Starting your...
