Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC

CIC News Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt…

Prince Edward Island holds first PNP draw in 2025

CIC News Prince Edward Island holds first PNP draw in 2025 In their initial draw of the year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector through its Labour Impact Category and PEI PNP Express Entry stream. This article will cover The details…

A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada

CIC News A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free Express Entry…