Canada is rated the safest country to travel in 2024, moving from sixth in 2023. It topped the safety rankings for transportation, absence of violent crime, health measures, and safety for women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC. The ranking is part of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s Safest Destinations report, which relies on...

On February 15, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round and invited 121 candidates to the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the PEI PNP 3rd round of 2024, the province issued 121 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the Labour Impact and Express...

As of February 15, 2024, the Government of Canada implemented new Changes to the PGWP. From this date forward, students who have completed a master’s degree program, even under two years, can qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.  However, starting September 1, 2024, students...

In the 6th BC PNP draw of 2024 British Columbia invited skilled candidates and tech professionals On February 13, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare,...

Canada will retain the Express Entry categories this year, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These include French, Healthcare, STEM, Trades, Transport, Agriculture, and agri-food categories, selected based on Canada's economic needs and in consultation with stakeholders.  In 2023, there were 17 category-based draws across these sectors. Changes...

On February 14, 2024, IRCC held the 1st healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw of 2024 and issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.  In round #284, the cut-off score was 422 points, nine points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw and the lowest...

On February 12, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced further revisions to the Agri-Food Pilot Program. These changes aim to make the program more accessible and beneficial to both workers and employers in the agri-food sector.  In line with the instructions announced on May 8, 2023, the Government...

On February 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new general Express Entry draw and issued 1,490 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #283, the cut-off score was 535 points, six points fewer than the previous...

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new invitation rounds under the IEC. From February 5 to February 11, Canada invited 4,857 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of February 11, 31,392 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting...

Alberta held three new draws under the AAIP on On February 12, 2024, in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were around 5,093 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 1,477 Rural Renewal Stream applications, and 766 Alberta Express Entry Stream applications.  In addition, on January...