Immigrant entrepreneurs desiring to obtain permanent residency in Canada through the Start-Up Visa program will need to show they have more settlement money than necessary last year. The amount required for a single applicant has risen by $97, from $13,213 in 2021 to $13,310 this year as a result of...

On May 11, 2022, the Government of Canada updated the table that shows how much money Express Entry candidates need to settle in Canada. To be eligible, candidates must update their settlement fund numbers in their Express Entry profiles no later than June 8, 2022. This action will not affect...

Canada keeps reinforcing its immigration system by inviting talented applicants to apply for permanent residence under the New Draw Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on February 17, 2025, inviting 646 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, number...

As part of continuous efforts to raise wage standards and protect employees, Ontario and British Columbia have introduced impending minimum wage increases that will be implemented in 2025. These changes serve to demonstrate provinces' dedication to fair wages in conformity with cost-of-living factors. For British Columbia, an increase of $0.45...

In an increasingly interconnected world, gaining Canada international work and travel experience is more valuable than ever. Recognizing this, the Government of Canada has launched the Global Youth Experience Campaign, a groundbreaking initiative under International Experience Canada (IEC). Announced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on February...

The Canadian immigration landscape is evolving, and recent updates to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have introduced key changes that impact IEC Work Permit Holders and Express Entry candidates. These modifications primarily affect employer-specific work permit holders under the Young Professionals category and could reshape the way skilled workers...

Canada's Golden Opportunity is on the cutting edge of a rare opportunity to attract premier American professionals and researchers. Its strong public institutions, good research funding, and dedication to innovation make Canada an ideal choice to become a leader in the field of science, technology, and biomedicine. By purposefully opening...

On December 4, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the largest draw for Ukrainian candidates. The province invited 117 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 band,  have connections...

The fifth Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class for the year 2024 was conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 27-Aug, for which 3,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian immigration. The latest draw of invitations was in Round #312; the cut-off CRS score was...

On December 5, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws under two streams of the OINP in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province held three draws in the...