The City of Greater Sudbury has officially unveiled its targeted sectors and occupations for two major immigration initiatives: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These programs are set to play a crucial role in addressing labour shortages while offering new avenues to permanent residence (PR) for qualified foreign […]

Canada’s Express Entry system remains one of the most popular immigration pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent residency (PR). However, a frequently used but increasingly scrutinized strategy—declaring a spouse as “non-accompanying” to improve Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores—can jeopardize applicants’ PR dreams. This tactic, while legally permissible, has drawn sharp attention from Immigration, Refugees and […]

In a focused move to attract skilled medical professionals to the province, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a targeted draw on June 3, 2025, issuing 36 invitations to health care workers through its Express Entry-aligned Dedicated Health Care Pathway. This marks the sixth health care-specific draw under this pathway in 2025, showcasing the […]

In a move aimed at boosting population growth and addressing labour shortages in its remote communities, Peace Liard, located in the northeastern part of British Columbia, has officially announced its priority sectors and occupations for Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This announcement identifies the specific job roles and economic sectors that will be the […]

As Canada’s Express Entry system becomes increasingly competitive, many foreign nationals are reevaluating their career paths to enhance their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. For those who don’t hold a provincial nomination, aren’t fluent in French, and can’t meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores needed under the Canadian […]

A newly proposed bill in the House of Commons could restore Canadian citizenship to thousands of individuals previously denied it due to restrictive legislation. If passed, Bill C-3: An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025) will rectify the controversial first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent and expand eligibility for future generations of Canadians […]

Montreal, QC – In a landmark announcement that signals a shift in provincial immigration policy, Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge has released a comprehensive set of proposed immigration reforms set to guide the province’s strategy from 2026 through 2029. The proposed measures emphasize a reduction in temporary resident levels, a reinforced commitment to the French […]

Overview Canada’s immigration system is under increasing strain from a growing and controversial practice: the use of “fake work permit extensions” by temporary foreign workers. These applications, often submitted without genuine job offers or employment intentions, are being used strategically to extend stays in Canada under “maintained status” while awaiting outcomes for permanent residency pathways. […]

Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), conducted its latest Express Entry draw on June 4, targeting candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates. To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]