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IRCC holds largest Express Entry PNP draw of 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,123 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

BREAKING: IRCC announces new Express Entry category and immigration measures for doctors

On December 8, 2025, Minister of Immigration, Lena Metlege Diab, and Maggie Chi announced three new immigration measures to make it easier for international doctors to become permanent residents in Canada. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams Under these

New Ontario labour laws to remove barriers for newcomers seeking jobs

Newcomers looking for work in Ontario may find it easier to land interviews and secure jobs that match their skills and experience. Starting January 1, 2026, several new requirements for publicly advertised job postings will take effect under changes to Ontario’s

These five famous Americans will become Canadian citizens, thanks to a new citizenship law

Some famous Americans— including Madonna and Hillary Clinton—will be considered Canadian citizens under a new law. On November 20, Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) was passed by the Canadian federal government, removing the first-generation limit (FGL)

Affected by US halt on immigration applications from 19 countries? Consider Canada’s Express Entry

On December 2, 2025, the Trump administration put an indefinite pause on the processing of immigration applications submitted by nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk.” Included in this pause are green card applications, meaning nationals from affected countries such as

The MPNP’s first draw of December prioritizes candidates in Manitoba

On December 5, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited nearly 185 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The MPNP extended invitations to candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker

Last chance for Manitoba PNP candidates to qualify for a special two-year work permit

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates with expired or soon-to-expire work permits have until December 16, 2025, at 12:59 a.m. EDT to apply for a Manitoba support letter. With a Manitoba support letter, eligible candidates can apply to the federal government

Are you leaving CRS points on the table? Common omissions that are lowering your score

Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score may be higher than you think. Many candidates within Canada’s Express Entry system may be omitting factors that could increase their CRS scores, due to unfamiliarity with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) rules. Considering

Canada’s policy changes offer boon to incoming study-to-immigrate cohort

The incoming cohort of international students can expect to benefit from recent cuts to the international student program, if they hope to settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs) after their studies. The idea that cuts to the student program will

Committee amends Carney’s border bill to limit sweeping executive powers

Amendments to Canada’s border bill set limits to the governor general’s ability to cancel or suspend immigration applications, and to cancel, vary, or suspend immigration documents such as work permits, study permits, and permanent resident cards. Discover if You Are Eligible

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