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Manitoba Invites Skilled Worker Overseas Stream in Latest MPNP Draw – A Golden Opportunity for Immigration Aspirants

Author: Rizwan | April 23, 2025 | Categories: Manitoba

On April 17, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its 243rd draw, aimed solely at securing international talent using the Skilled Worker Overseas stream (SWO). Under Manitoba's constant pursuit of ushering in talented individuals and propelling economic prosperity throughout the province, this draw made 27 Letters of Advice...

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IRCC Enhances Immigration Officers’ Authority with New Delegation Framework

Author: Rizwan | April 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made a strategic advancement towards streamlining its immigration operations by renewing its Delegation framework through the Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD). Effective as of March 11, 2025, and announced on April 17, 2025, these important amendments demonstrate Canada's continued dedication to having a...

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Sault Ste. Marie and Brandon Announce Priority Sectors for New Permanent Residence Pathway under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Author: Rizwan | April 21, 2025 | Categories: Permanent Residence

Under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, in a bold step to enhance regional immigration streams, the Canadian cities of Sault Ste. Marie and Brandon launched their priority sectors. The pilot program helps to fill labor gaps in rural communities by opening a simplified pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals....

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Ottawa Updates LMIA Processing Times 2025 – Faster Approvals in Key Streams

Author: Rizwan | April 18, 2025 | Categories: Ottawa

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on April 9, 2025, issued a significant update on LMIA processing times 2025 for applications under multiple streams of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA application is an integral component of the Canadian temporary and permanent immigration framework, allowing Canadian employers to recruit...

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Manitoba Launches New Work Permit Extension Program for Provincial Nominee Candidates – Manitoba Work Permit Extension

Author: Rizwan | April 17, 2025 | Categories: Manitoba

As a major step to assist qualified workers and fortify its labor force, Manitoba work permit extension has been launched by the province specifically for applicants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Starting April 22, 2025, qualifying MPNP applicants will be in a position to submit an application for...

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British Columbia Welcomes New Entrepreneurs Under the BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream – Base Category

Author: Rizwan | April 16, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia

British Columbia keeps opening its doors wider to international business talent through the BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream and solidifies itself as a destination of choice for entrepreneurial minds. On April 15, 2025, the province conducted a new draw under the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream within the British Columbia...

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IRCC Conducted a New Canada PNP 2025 Draw Under Express Entry – April 14, 2025

Author: Rizwan | April 15, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

In a major step towards advancing Canada's economic expansion and filling provincial labour market needs, Canada PNP 2025 is again making the news as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its newest Express Entry draw on April 14, 2025. This was the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-targeted draw since...

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Saskatchewan Immigration Update 2025: SINP Processing Times Improved for Faster Immigration

Author: Rizwan | April 15, 2025 | Categories: Saskatchewan

April 10, 2025, saw the Saskatchewan immigration update 2025 unveiled by the Government of Saskatchewan as the latest on the processing times for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The up-to-date news comes as welcome clarity and reassurance to potential applicants looking towards Saskatchewan as a destination for Canadian immigration....

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New Brunswick Published New NBPNP Immigration Draw Results for April 2025

Author: Rizwan | April 11, 2025 | Categories: New Brunswick

New Brunswick, a highly inclusive province among the rest of Canada, has once more proven itself keen to recruit able-bodied newcomers in line with the NBPNP by unveiling its latest rounds of immigration results. Employing its streamlined Expression of Interest (EOI) platform, the province has so far issued 975 Invitations...

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Canadian Provinces Embrace the Expression of Interest (EOI) System in Canada Provincial Immigration Program

Author: Rizwan | April 10, 2025 | Categories: PNP

Canada provincial immigration under the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) has traditionally been an important source of skilled immigrants who can contribute to local economies. In a major development, some provinces have recently added the Expression of Interest (EOI) system to their PNPs, a new, more strategic way of handling immigration....

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