The many different methods to build work experience for an easier ITA

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CIC News The many different methods to build work experience for an easier ITA Prospective and current Express Entry candidates have multiple different avenues to build eligible work experience for a category—and more easily obtain an ITA in the process, since category-based draws feature some of the lowest cut-off scores of any selection type. See…

Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations

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CIC News Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added…

AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities

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CIC News AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just…

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

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CIC News Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer…

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

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CIC News Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada on…

Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws

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CIC News Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. The two selections encompassed the first draw for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the first…

Alberta issues hundreds of invitations across six immigration draws

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CIC News Alberta issues hundreds of invitations across six immigration draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, spanning multiple immigration streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Over this period, Alberta issued no less than 441 invitations through its: Rural Renewal…

Prince Edward Island continues to prioritize international graduates in latest immigration draw

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CIC News Prince Edward Island continues to prioritize international graduates in latest immigration draw On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province…

International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules

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CIC News International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length…

Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student

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CIC News Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student Breaking into the Canadian job market can be challenging for the many international student graduates seeking employment on their post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Finding a job upon graduation is challenging even for native-born Canadians, let alone international students,…