On May 4, 2023, the Government of Canada published updated instructions for the Safe Third Country Agreement. Effective March 25, 2023, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) has been extended to cover the entire land border through the implementation of the Additional Protocol (AP).  The AP, together with corresponding regulatory...

According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, immigration to Canada increased by nearly 40% in the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period last year.  Canada admitted 100,430 new permanent residents in January and February 2023 – a dramatic increase from 72,815 permanent residents...

On May 8, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the healthcare draw, the OINP issued 2,349 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand occupations.  Those candidates' CRS Express Entry...

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Six months after requesting an increase in its PNP allocation for immigration, Newfoundland and Labrador, an Atlantic Canadian province, has doubled its yearly immigration from 1,500 to 3,050 people.  According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the province welcomed 3,495 new permanent residents in 2022,...

On May 4, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #178, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 252 applicants who scored 606 points and above.  Manitoba also issued 199...

Nova Scotia invited healthcare professionals on April 11, 2023, the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia invited candidates to participate in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot (HPIP). Candidates who want to continue this process should contact the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.  Only those who receive a valid job...

On April 18, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia PNP and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 158 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points.  The province issued 29 ITAs...

On March 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In MPNP EOI Draw #173, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 266 applicants who scored 612 points and above.   Details...

On May 12, 2023, The Ontario Entrepreneur Stream released the new draw results. It was the third draw for business candidates of the year. The province issued 14 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to business candidates in this draw.  This round's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was between 135 and 178....