Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025

CIC News Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025 If you wish to be considered for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025, your window to submit a candidate profile is closing. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30)…

These are the top universities in Canada in 2026, according to a new report

CIC News These are the top universities in Canada in 2026, according to a new report Times Higher Education has published its annual ranking of top universities in Canada, along with their global standings. The University of Toronto enjoys the top position, a spot it has held since at least 2011. McGill University and the…

New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to apply to hundreds of PNP candidates

CIC News New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to apply to hundreds of PNP candidates Between October 6 and 9, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) held three draws and issued invitations to over 500 candidates. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry stream for candidates with employment in the…

Alberta holds three provincial immigration draws, issues over 1,300 invitations

CIC News Alberta holds three provincial immigration draws, issues over 1,300 invitations In the span of one week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted three draws, one of which was its second largest in 2025 thus far. Among those invited were Express Entry candidates in tech occupations, and in-demand sectors being prioritized by the…

Manitoba PNP invites over 800 skilled workers to apply for nominations

CIC News Manitoba PNP invites over 800 skilled workers to apply for nominations This week, Manitoba issued 862 invitations to skilled worker candidates through the Skilled Worker stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited under both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, in an occupation-specific draw and…

What travel history do I have to disclose in my Canadian citizenship application?

CIC News What travel history do I have to disclose in my Canadian citizenship application? When applying for Canadian citizenship through naturalization, you will need to detail your travel history and any immigration statuses you have held—not just for the past five years, but for your entire life. Failure to provide a complete and accurate…

Skilled workers and entrepreneurs receive invitations in British Columbia PNP draw

CIC News Skilled workers and entrepreneurs receive invitations in British Columbia PNP draw This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Provincial immigration candidates were targeted across two immigration categories. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On October 2, the BC…

British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications

CIC News British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is…

IRCC’s updated processing times

CIC News IRCC’s updated processing times Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for…

Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney

CIC News Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Canada is looking to introduce measures to attract talent impacted by the United States’ H-1B fee hike. Carney made the comments while addressing reporters in the United Kingdom on September 27, after participating in the…