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Newfoundland and Labrador receives increased allocation of nominations, pauses application intake

The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has negotiated an increase of 1,000 to its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation. Newfoundland and Labrador’s allocation under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will also be maintained at 475 spaces, bringing the total

IRCC makes significant dent in immigration backlog

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has fallen below one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there are 942,300 applications remaining in the department’s backlog as of December 31, 2024. Given that the

Prince Edward Island holds first PNP draw in 2025

In their initial draw of the year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector through its Labour Impact Category and PEI PNP Express Entry stream. This article will

Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment

A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada

Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free

Canada launches new immigration pathway for French speakers

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) immigration pathway. This new immigration pathway was first announced in March of 2024, with further details revealed in December of last year. Under this program, newcomers with

Canada launches rural immigration pathway to permanent residence and announces participating communities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Specifically, the department has announced the launch of the Pilot, along with the communities chosen to participate. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs

How AEIP Helps Newcomers Make a Smooth Transition to Canada

Relocating to a new country is both an exciting and challenging experience. At the heart of this journey is finding the right resources and support to make the transition as seamless as possible. For newcomers to Canada, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Active Engagement and

Canada loosens health insurance requirements for Super Visa applicants

Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health

IRCC proposes creation of compensation fund for victims of unethical immigration consultants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed new regulations that could provide millions of dollars in compensation for victims of dishonest immigration consultants. This change is part of a number of draft regulations for a number of changes to the

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