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…

Canada tops 2025 survey as most desired study abroad destination

CIC News Canada tops 2025 survey as most desired study abroad destination Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported…

New Brunswick closes intake for Atlantic Immigration Program

CIC News New Brunswick closes intake for Atlantic Immigration Program For the remainder of 2025, foreign nationals can no longer seek permanent residency (PR) through New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). New Brunswick has ceased to accept endorsement applications for the AIP after reaching this year’s allocation of 1,250 spaces. The program hit its cap…

Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs…

Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

CIC News Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff…