CIC News OPINION: Five things I wish I had known before I moved to Canada as a permanent resident I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022. There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work, or study anywhere in the country,…
CIC News PEI holds second surprise draw of the year, broadens eligibility criteria The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has held its second surprise draw of the year, breaking with the province’s Anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. In a change of pace, PEI also broadened its selection criteria for this draw—relative…
CIC News Planning a vacation? Here’s how time off may impact your Canadian work experience requirement for PR If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility? e Luckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally…
CIC News Entrepreneurs welcomed in British Columbia’s latest provincial immigration draw This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held another selection round targeting entrepreneur for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to candidates through two of the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration category pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On December…
CIC News Manitoba invites skilled workers in Canada and overseas in latest MPNP draw Manitoba has issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Stream on December 18, 2025. The invitations went to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas…
CIC News New Brunswick resumes PNP invitations with first draw of December The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has held its first provincial nomination invitation round since November 16, 2025, issuing new invitations on December 9, 2025. The province issued 110 invitations through both the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick…
CIC News Five questions to ask before hiring an immigration representative Immigrating to Canada is high stakes, prompting many newcomers to work with immigration representatives for work permit and permanent residence applications. Here are five questions you should always ask before deciding to hire an immigration representative: What are my chances of success? Are there…
CIC News Snowstorm caught you off guard? Here’s how to be better prepared for the next one From subzero temperatures to heavy snowfall and icy roads, Canadian winters can present a tough adjustment for those experiencing them for the first time. With winter already in full effect, it’s essential to be prepared for the next…
CIC News British Columbia invites hundreds of candidates in first program draw in more than two months On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round. The draw targeted hundreds of candidates that the province believes will create a high economic impact. Assess your eligibility for…
CIC News These five famous Americans will become Canadian citizens, thanks to a new citizenship law Some famous Americans— including Madonna and Hillary Clinton—will be considered Canadian citizens under a new law. On November 20, Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) was passed by the Canadian federal government, removing the first-generation…