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

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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…

Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected

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CIC News Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA). The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining whether…

AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities

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CIC News AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just…

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

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CIC News Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer…

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

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CIC News Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify…

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

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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…

Five questions to ask before hiring an immigration representative

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CIC News Five questions to ask before hiring an immigration representative Immigrating to Canada is high stakes, prompting many newcomers to work with immigration representatives for work permit and permanent residence applications. Here are five questions you should always ask before deciding to hire an immigration representative: What are my chances of success? Are there…

Affected by US halt on immigration applications from 19 countries? Consider Canada’s Express Entry

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CIC News Affected by US halt on immigration applications from 19 countries? Consider Canada’s Express Entry On December 2, 2025, the Trump administration put an indefinite pause on the processing of immigration applications submitted by nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk.” Included in this pause are green card applications, meaning nationals from affected countries…

Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7

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CIC News Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7 Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language…

Alberta holds three provincial immigration draws, issues over 1,300 invitations

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CIC News Alberta holds three provincial immigration draws, issues over 1,300 invitations In the span of one week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted three draws, one of which was its second largest in 2025 thus far. Among those invited were Express Entry candidates in tech occupations, and in-demand sectors being prioritized by the…