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A newcomer’s guide to work permit-exempt individuals in Canada

Depending on the nature and duration of your work, you may be exempt from needing a work permit in Canada. This article will cover How to understand if you may be work permit-exempt; and Examples of work permit-exempt people in Canada.

British Columbia and Manitoba issue provincial nominations, Alberta provides candidate pool updates

This week, British Columbia and Manitoba issued more invitations to candidates hoping to secure provincial nominations. Candidates were invited through economic streams for their confirmed employment, education, or intention to open a business in their chosen province. In addition, Alberta has

How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study?

New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a public update to its

February 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in the month of February. January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs): candidates

New Brunswick begins reopening immigration programs

New Brunswick will finally begin opening its immigration streams, after a period of adjustment following notice from the federal government that the province would only be given 2,750 immigrant nomination spaces this year. The 2,750 spaces will be split up between

IRCC issues more CEC invitations in second Express Entry draw of the week

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to

Understanding Credit Scores: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada

As a newcomer to Canada, you might want to understand the importance of a good credit score in your financial journey. What is a credit score? It is a total score on a scale of 300 – 900 rating how you

How to get Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry

In 2025, Canada plans to admit over a hundred thousand new permanent residents through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, Express Entry may be one of the quickest ways for you to

IRCC holds second Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 455 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System

Ontario eases immigration requirements for self-employed physicians

Ontario has made it easier for self-employed physicians to obtain permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the updated requirements, physicians will be able to qualify for some streams by counting periods of self-employed work experience, and without

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