British Columbia nears cap on skilled worker invitations in first draw of 2025

CIC 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…

Steinbach announces priority sectors and occupations for new rural pathway to permanent residence

CIC 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.…

Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway

CIC 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…

How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience

CIC 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…

Manitoba holds Provincial Nominee Program draw and invites more skilled workers

CIC 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…

Thunder Bay announces eligible occupations for new PR pathway

CIC 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…

North Okanagan-Shuswap announces sectors and occupations for RCIP

CIC News North Okanagan-Shuswap announces sectors and occupations for RCIP North Okanagan-Shuswap has published its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The priority sectors are Health; Education, Law and Social, and Community and Government Services; Sales and Service; Trades and Transport; and Manufacturing and Utilities Discover if You…

New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada

CIC News New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US…

What do to if you lose your PR card while outside Canada

CIC News What do to if you lose your PR card while outside Canada As a permanent resident (PR), your PR card is the official document that confirms your status—and you’ll need it if you plan on returning to Canada by commercial transportation after traveling abroad. If your PR card gets lost or is stolen…

British Columbia sends out invitations under new PNP draw

CIC News British Columbia sends out invitations under new PNP draw British Columbia issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to qualified entrepreneurs through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. This is the province’s third Base Stream draw of 2025 targeting entrepreneurs for provincial immigration. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs On April…