Alberta invites over 1,500 candidates in latest series of draws, targeting in-demand occupations

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CIC News Alberta invites over 1,500 candidates in latest series of draws, targeting in-demand occupations Between May 20–June 2, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven draws in which it invited select candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were sent to professionals in several in-demand sectors, including manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and construction. Assess…

Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsement

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CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsement On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and…

Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descent

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CIC News Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descent Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport. And this spring, thousands…

Ontario overhauls OINP streams, invitation criteria through immigration regulations

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CIC News Ontario overhauls OINP streams, invitation criteria through immigration regulations On May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) will lose their legal basis as part of a suite of regulation changes that will come into force on this date. The revocation covers every existing pathway to provincial nomination…

Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year

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CIC News Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held another selection round targeting candidates directly invited under a strategic recruitment initiative. Invitations were extended to candidates through both pathways of the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream. Assess…

Prince Edward Island issues over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers, in fifth draw of the year

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CIC News Prince Edward Island issues over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers, in fifth draw of the year On May 21, Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations to candidates working in in-demand occupations and priority sectors within the province. The draw marks the fifth consecutive month…

Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws

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CIC News Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws Over the course of May 1–May 13, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds, inviting more candidates to apply for provincial nomination. A total of 1,051 AAIP candidates received invitations, including health and tech professionals, and individuals…

Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules

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CIC News Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada…

Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited

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CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)…

British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates

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CIC News British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration…