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Newfoundland and Labrador extends more invitations to provincial immigration candidates

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador extends more invitations to provincial immigration candidates On May 1, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fourth provincial immigration selection round of the year, inviting a total of 190 candidates. The province extended invitations through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your…

Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 240 candidates through its provincial immigration programs

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 240 candidates through its provincial immigration programs On March 30, 2026, Newfoundland held its second provincial immigration draw of the year, inviting over 200 candidates. Invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced…

Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems

CIC News Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems Many Canadian immigration programs use an expression of interest (EOI) system to select candidates for permanent residence (PR). Canada’s immigration system allows candidates to submit EOIs across multiple immigration programs, effectively allowing those seeking PR to boost their chances…

New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status

CIC News New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status Immigration New Brunswick will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing work authorization due to longer processing times. Earlier this week, the province said that it can now issue letters of…

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…

Newfoundland and Labrador issues more than 300 invitations to apply for provincial immigration

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador issues more than 300 invitations to apply for provincial immigration This week, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its ninth selection round of the year, inviting candidates through two provincial immigration programs. In total, 353 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)…

Canada increases settlement funds for Atlantic Immigration Program

CIC News Canada increases settlement funds for Atlantic Immigration Program Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased funds needed to immigrate through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $140 more to immigrate to Canada’s Atlantic provinces through the AIP in 2025 (as compared to…

Nova Scotia will not process certain applications for provincial nomination

CIC News Nova Scotia will not process certain applications for provincial nomination Some applicants to the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP) will not have their applications processed. The NS PNP has received applications in 2025 in excess of its allocation for the year, so is unable to extend nominations to all eligible applicants.…

Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations for provincial immigration

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations for provincial immigration Newfoundland and Labrador sent out more provincial immigration invitations to eligible candidates this week. Invitations were sent out through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This round of selections represents the province’s fourth selection round since having shifted…

2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

CIC News 2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…