On May 31, 2023, the Government of Canada launched a new selection category under Express Entry, allowing IRCC to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training, or language ability.  This year, invitations will focus on candidates with strong French language proficiency or experience in:  healthcare,  STEM professions,  trades,  transport, ...

On May 30, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the BC PNP draws and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 151 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points.  The province issued 26 ITAs...

According to a recent study by IDP Education, Canada is a highly attractive option for international students, with over 25% of survey respondents selecting it over other major destination countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Post-study work is a key factor for 63% of students globally,...

Canada welcomed over 13,500 new citizens in 105 ceremonies across all provinces and territories during the citizenship week, almost double the average number of new citizens welcomed weekly throughout the year. Canada exceeded its citizenship goals in 2022, with nearly 364,000 new citizens.  The Citizenship Application Tracker was launched in...

Over the three weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC) and sent out over 2500 IEC invitations. From May 26 to May 28, Canada invited 2,657 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of May...

On May 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) through CUAET Program.  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and May 14, 2023, 30,020 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land,...

A new policy came into effect to make it easier for foreign nationals and their families who submitted a complete permanent resident application in Canada as a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner to get open work permits, On May 10, 2023. The old pilot program, which ended on May 9,...

On May 25, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the 14th draw for Ukrainian candidates through the MPNP. The province invited 29 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in this draw.  To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens, have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language...

lululemon, a Canadian company with British Columbia roots, has employed thousands of Canadians and brought skilled workers from abroad to the province, driving innovation in Canada.  The federal and provincial governments recognized Lululemon's expansion project as a significant investment under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement, allowing the company to welcome...

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will provide over $11 million to help nearly 2,800 Ukrainians settle in the province under the Ukraine Job Connect program. This funding includes housing support, a new initiative called Ukraine Job Connect that helps employers hire Ukrainians, and access to English classes.  In addition,...