CIC News 7 apps to prepare for your move to Canada Planning your move to a new country is no small task. But digital tools can help. The CIC news team has compiled a list of 6 mobile apps that newcomers can download to help prepare for their move to Canada. Accommodation and housing Padmapper,…
CIC News Debunking four myths about life in Canada There is a lot of misinformation online about what it’s like to live in Canada. As one of the world’s most popular immigration destinations, many people create a picture of life in Canada that either focuses too intently on the positives of living here or only…
CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba invite PNP candidates in latest draws British Columbia and Manitoba have invited candidates in Canada’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provincial Nominee Programs are immigration programs run by each of Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut). They are able to exist because immigration is a shared…
CIC News IRCC invites 3,750 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the third Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 3,750 ITAs in a category-base selection draw for healthcare occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…
CIC News British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta issue nominations in latest provincial selections This week, four different provinces issued nominations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) and provincial immigration programs. Candidates were selected for their professional experience, employment, language abilities, education, and more. Scores assigned by PNPs to candidates, based on…
CIC News B.C. act to streamline foreign credential recognition comes into effect July 1 British Columbia’s International Credentials Recognition Act will come into effect on July 1. The Act makes several changes to how international credentials are recognized in the province and streamline the process for applicants. Specifically, it removes Canadian work experience requirements, language…
CIC News TD Bank Group and Cricket Canada announce new sponsorship To support the growth and development of cricket across Canada, TD Bank Group (TD) and Cricket Canada have announced a new sponsorship agreement. Through this sponsorship, TD will be the official bank of Cricket Canada’s national teams and help support Cricket Canada as it…
CIC News Report: Approval, processing rates drop after IRCC’s student cap Considerable changes occurred to Canada’s study permit program in January of this year Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a temporary international student cap effective between 2024 and 2026. It supported this policy through a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) system, distributing this…
CIC News British Columbia makes Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program permanent British Columbia (B.C.) has made the Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program a permanent fixture of their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The program is now called the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Stream. Eligible newcomers looking to start businesses within the province and settle permanently in B.C. will…
CIC News IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants As of June 21, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nationals are no longer able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at their Canadian port of entry (POE). This change is effective immediately. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this measure…