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British Columbia PNP invites entrepreneurs under two streams in latest provincial draw

CIC News British Columbia PNP invites entrepreneurs under two streams in latest provincial draw This past week, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both its Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified candidates seeking to start a new…

AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities

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…

How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions

CIC News How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions New Year’s resolutions can be powerful vehicles to aid and advance your immigration journey. The surges of motivation that mark the start of the year can work two-fold: both to help you meet your personal goals and to increase your eligibility and competitiveness…

British Columbia invites hundreds of candidates in first program draw in more than two months

CIC News British Columbia invites hundreds of candidates in first program draw in more than two months On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round. The draw targeted hundreds of candidates that the province believes will create a high economic impact. Assess your eligibility for…

Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors

CIC News Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks. Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced…

PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025

CIC News PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025 The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw. Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from select universities and…

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

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…

British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications

CIC News British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is…

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…

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…