In January 2024, nearly 500 immigrant entrepreneurs gained permanent residency through Canada's Start-Up Visa program, marking a 58.1% increase over the previous month. Last year, the SUV welcomed a record-breaking 1,460 new permanent residents. The program's popularity continues to surge, with January's immigration levels up 880% compared to 2023. Ontario...

In the pursuit of attracting skilled workers to contribute to Canada's thriving economy, IRCC recently conducted the 3rd Express Entry draw for individuals with work experience in the transport sector. This draw, marked as Express Entry Draw #289, witnessed a significant drop in the cut-off score, making it an opportune...

In the recent BC PNP Draw held on March 12, British Columbia has once again extended its invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR) to a significant number of candidates. This draw, which saw over 192 ITAs issued, continues to underscore British Columbia's commitment to attracting skilled professionals from...

On March 12, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made a significant move in its immigration process by issuing invitations to candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. This Express Entry Draw 288, witnessed 2,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) being sent out to eligible candidates seeking immigration to Canada....

On March 12, 2024, the Government of Ontario issued PR invitations to candidates through four draws under the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). Through a series of targeted draws, a total of 2,650 invitations were extended to eligible candidates seeking permanent residency in Ontario.  The recent draws under the OINP...

In a bid to enhance the caregiver programs in Canada, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has initiated a comprehensive survey targeting caregivers enrolled in the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots. The survey, running from March 8 to March 22, 2024, aims to gather insights and...

Saskatchewan continues its proactive approach to welcoming skilled immigrants, with the Latest SINP Draw held on March 7, 2024, under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In this round, 35 skilled candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination, marking another milestone in the province's efforts to attract top...

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has extended its warm welcome to skilled workers overseas through its recent draw, #212, held on March 8, 2024. This draw, which primarily targeted the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, witnessed the issuance of 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), including 20 invitations to...

On March 7, 2024, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced the changes to international student study permits. PEI post-secondary institutions will now issue a provincial attestation letter (PAL) for inclusion in federal applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  The PAL system, managing 2,000 new student study permit...

On March 7, 2024, Ontario conducted the Latest OINP Draw under the highly sought-after Human Capital Priorities Stream. This draw saw a significant invitation of 2,104 skilled healthcare professionals, reflecting Ontario's commitment to bolstering its healthcare workforce. The Human Capital Priorities Stream is a key pathway for skilled workers looking...