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IRCC Holds Express Entry Draw July 2025, Inviting PNP Candidates

Express Entry Draw July 2025
Express Entry Draw July 2025 opened up new prospects for skilled immigrants as, on July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 354th Express Entry draw, which was the first draw of July and another calculated step in Canada's attempt to bring in highly skilled immigrants under...
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ESDC Updates LMIA Canada 2025 Processing Times: Faster Approvals for Employers Hiring Foreign Workers

LMIA Canada 2025
In a major development that works to the advantage of both Canadian employers and foreign workers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has published LMIA Canada 2025 updates that have revised Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times from July 3, 2025. These updates are the latest indication of ESDC's...
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Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program Unveiled to Attract French-Speaking Talent

Quebec skilled worker selection program
In a historic move to attract the best and meet regional labor demands, Quebec skilled worker selection program has officially launched a new selection plan for skilled workers through the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ). The new scheme was unveiled by Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge, bringing more...
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Alberta AAIP Draws 2025: Province Invites Over 130 Candidates in Two Targeted Streams

Alberta AAIP Draws 2025
In a forceful bid to assist mainstay industries and to resolve labor gaps, Alberta AAIP draws 2025 has once again reflected the province's aggressive immigration plan through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Alberta issued the results of two focused immigration draws under the AAIP on July 2, 2025, inviting...
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Alberta Conducts Five New Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Draw, Invites Candidates Across Priority Sectors

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Draw
In its ongoing push to build its provincial workforce and engage the world's best and brightest, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Draw has seen five new invitation rounds. Alberta carried out these draws between June 5 and June 19, 2025, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), exemplifying the province's...
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Canada Expands Eligible Fields for Post Graduation Work Permit Canada: A Win for International Students

Post graduation work permit Canada
In an ambitious and forward-looking step, the Government of Canada has widened the scope of eligible fields of study for the Post Graduation Work Permit Canada (PGWP) program, which gives international students new opportunities and further enhances Canada's international reputation as a leading destination for education and immigration. This new...
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BC PNP 2024 Statistical Report Highlights Regional Immigration in BC, Success, and Entrepreneurial Growth

Regional immigration in BC
Regional immigration in BC remains strong as the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has published its 2024 Statistical Report and Year in Review, highlighting a remarkable year of growth, regional reach, and innovation in bringing top talent from around the world. The report demonstrates British Columbia's ongoing leadership...
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Canada Holds 11th PNP-Specific Express Entry Draw, Inviting 503 Skilled Candidates

PNP-specific Express Entry draw
On June 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made its 11th PNP-specific Express Entry draw, cementing Canada's continued policy of bringing the best and brightest skilled immigrants whose profile matches provincial labour needs. In this closely watched draw (#352), 503 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were given to applicants...
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Canada Demonstrates Global Leadership on World Refugee Day 2025 with Enhanced Resettlement Programs

World Refugee Day 2025
On World Refugee Day 2025, Canada reaffirmed its unshakeable commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity by unveiling a bold and inclusive resettlement plan. The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, unveiled with pride a multi-year strategy to admit 20,000 refugees by 2026, reaffirming Canada's active leadership in the...
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PEI PNP Draw: Prince Edward Island Invites Skilled Workers and Business Candidates in Latest Immigration Round

Immigration Round
Prince Edward Island (PEI) continues to pave the way for strategic economic growth through its dynamic Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), holding another successful immigration round to attract global talent. On June 19, 2025, the province held a new invitation round, issuing a total of 52 invitations to eligible immigration...
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