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Entrepreneurs invited in British Columbia PNP draw

British Columbia has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to entrepreneurs. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) targeted candidates through two of its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks the sixth entrepreneur-focused selection round conducted by the province in 2025

IRCC backlog rises in July

As of July 31, there were 901,700 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. This marks the third month in a row with an increase in the backlog, compared to the months prior. Consult with an experienced immigration representative

Peace Liard, North Okanagan-Shuswap, and Pictou County reveal designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Three more regions have shared their list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This includes Peace Liard and North Okanagan-Shuswap, both in British Columbia. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP Pictou County, located in the central-northern part

Skilled workers receive invitations in Manitoba’s latest provincial draw

Manitoba held its second draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Invitations were extended based on skilled work experience, scoring results, and involvement in strategic recruitment initiatives. This is Manitoba’s 17th

FAQs on medical exams when applying for PR through Express Entry

As of 21 August 2025, Express Entry applicants will now require an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of a complete application for Canadian permanent residence (PR)—unless they meet certain exemptions. This article will cover 10 of the most frequently

Yukon to grant additional nominations for permanent residence

Yukon has received an additional 67 nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for this year. Its total number of nomination spaces for 2025 is now 282, up from the 215 spaces it was allotted by the federal government following

Do you qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate?

The Canadian citizenship certificate is an official document from the Government of Canada that serves as proof of one’s Canadian citizenship. If you were born outside Canada, you may qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate if at least one of your

New language test will be available for Canadian permanent residence applications

Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada will have another testing option to prove their English language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essentials test in the future. IRCC

Understanding the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for New Canadians

Thinking about buying your first home in Canada? As a newcomer, saving for a down payment may take time. To support this goal, Canada’s federal government has a registered savings plan known as the First Home Savings Account (FHSA). If you’re

New medical exam requirements for Express Entry permanent residence applications take effect

As of 21 August, new applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system will need to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) to submit their application—unless they meet certain exemptions. Prior to this change, IMEs were to

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