Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

CIC News Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as the urban…

IRCC reports continued reduction in immigration application backlog

CIC News IRCC reports continued reduction in immigration application backlog The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months. As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog. With the backlog standing at 779,900 just a month earlier,…

Manitoba invites more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination

CIC News Manitoba invites more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation in…