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Special work permits will be available for Manitoba PNP candidates

Some Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates will be able to obtain work permits to prevent them from losing their status. These special Manitoba-specific work permits can be issued for up to two years. To qualify, a Manitoba PNP candidate must

Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category?

Express Entry’s STEM category looks drastically different than it did two months ago, with 19 occupations having been removed and six having been added. Many foreign nationals no longer qualify for the STEM category, while other foreign nationals have only recently

Major changes to British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has closed many streams, paused some draws, and will accept only 1,100 new applications in 2025. The province plans to limit these new applications to front-line healthcare workers and to entrepreneurs and skilled

Big drop in CRS scores after removal of points for arranged employment

The Express Entry candidate pool has seen significant changes in its composition following the removal of arranged employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Thousands of candidates in the Express Entry pool have seen their CRS scores drop by either

Canada invites PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw after CRS points change

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitiations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 825 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed

Is a job offer still important for getting Canadian permanent residency?

Despite recent changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, having a job offer is still valuable for anyone who wants to become a permanent resident. On March 25, 2025, the government of Canada announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive

Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs New Brunswick also

New Brunswick closes intake for Atlantic Immigration Program

For the remainder of 2025, foreign nationals can no longer seek permanent residency (PR) through New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). New Brunswick has ceased to accept endorsement applications for the AIP after reaching this year’s allocation of 1,250 spaces. The

Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff are likely to qualify for

Understanding Credit Cards and What They can do for you as a Newcomer

As a newcomer, understanding Canadian credit cards is a way to start building your financial future here. In this article, we’ll offer tips to help you use them wisely. What is a Credit Card and How Does it Work? A credit

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