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Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30%

CIC News Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30% Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a…

West Kootenay in British Columbia lists designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

CIC News West Kootenay in British Columbia lists designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence West Kootenay, a community located in south eastern British Columbia, has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area’s southern boundary runs along the US border from Rock Creek…

Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence

CIC News Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The following regions have announced details about their streams of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick; St. Pierre Jolys, Manitoba; and…

Canada ranked among top 10 countries for work-life balance

CIC News Canada ranked among top 10 countries for work-life balance Canada has been found to be one of the best countries for work-life balance, placing seventh out of 60 countries analyzed. It was the only nation across the Americas to crack the top 10 list, with all but one higher-ranking country located in Europe.…

Peace Liard in British Columbia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway

CIC News Peace Liard in British Columbia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway The Peace Liard region, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is the latest to announce its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The Peace Liard RCIP region includes (but isn’t limited to)…

Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway

CIC News Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway The town of Claresholm has revealed its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The town is located in southern Alberta, and it’s participating in the RCIP with a 25 kilometres boundary that includes the hamlet of Granum and…

New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada

CIC News New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US…

Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

CIC News Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff…

How to prepare for a Canadian job interview

CIC News How to prepare for a Canadian job interview Preparing effectively for an interview will make you much more likely to receive a job offer. This article will cover: What you need to know before a job interview; Questions you can expect from an interviewer; Guidelines for answering the questions; and Questions you should…

How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study?

CIC News How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study? New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has…