CIC News Alberta invites more PNP candidates in latest series of draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to provincial immigration candidates in several draws which took place over the course of two weeks. The province’s candidate selection process covered six immigration pathways, focusing on pre-identified priority sectors, healthcare…
DetailsCIC News How to Use Your Credential Evaluation to Support Your Job Search Navigating the job market in Canada with an international degree can be challenging when employers don’t fully understand the value of your education. One way to navigate this difficulty is to obtain a credential evaluation from a provider such as World Education…
DetailsCIC News Prince Edward Island designates new employers for the Atlantic Immigration Program Foreign nationals seeking permanent residency (PR) through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) must obtain a job offer from a designated employer. On May 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) published an updated list of designated employers, featuring 20 new names. Further, the…
DetailsCIC News These are the types of candidates receiving ITAs from Express Entry’s new Education category draw Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR). This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations under its umbrella.…
DetailsCIC News British Columbia nears cap on skilled worker invitations in first draw of 2025 British Columbia has held its first provincial immigration draw of 2025 under its skills immigration program, inviting candidates based on their potential for “high economic impact” in the province. Prior to this draw on May 8, the British Columbia Provincial…
DetailsCIC News Steinbach announces priority sectors and occupations for new rural pathway to permanent residence The city of Steinbach has announced its list of priority sectors and occupations eligible for the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated area includes communities in the rural municipality of Ste.…
DetailsCIC News Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway The town of Claresholm has revealed its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The town is located in southern Alberta, and it’s participating in the RCIP with a 25 kilometres boundary that includes the hamlet of Granum and…
DetailsCIC News How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience For foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada, correctly claiming work experience can make or break their chances of getting Canadian permanent residency. Work experience is necessary to qualify for many PR pathways, and both Canadian and…
DetailsCIC News Manitoba holds Provincial Nominee Program draw and invites more skilled workers Manitoba has been one of the few provinces to have consistent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2025. This week Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an immigration draw on May 1, inviting skilled workers outside Canada to apply. Assess your eligibility…
DetailsCIC News Thunder Bay announces eligible occupations for new PR pathway The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations to receive permanent residence (PR) on arrival through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a…
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