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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.…

Nova Scotia to issue 12,900 study permits to international students in 2024

CIC News Nova Scotia to issue 12,900 study permits to international students in 2024 Nova Scotia has released details of its international student allocation for post-secondary institutions. For 2024, the federal government has given Nova Scotia 12,900 study permits. This is approximately 7,000 fewer than the number of permits the province issued to international students…

Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions

CIC News Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions First announced in late September, certain foreign nationals will soon be able to immigrate to Nova Scotia through the expansion of one stream within the local Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This move will make immigration to Nova Scotia a possibility…

Nova Scotia PNP invites 330 Express Entry candidates

CIC News Nova Scotia PNP invites 330 Express Entry candidates Nova Scotia held two draws on October 7, inviting a grand total of 330 Express Entry candidates with skilled work experience. In the largest of the two draws, 286 people were invited. This group had a job offer in Nova Scotia, and at least one…

An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for September 2021

CIC News An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for September 2021 Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 6,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of September. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Having their own immigration programs allows provincial…