In a significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised the rules governing maintained status (formerly known as implied status) for temporary residents who submit multiple extension applications. The update, issued on May 28, 2025, affects how temporary foreign workers, students, and visitors can legally remain in Canada when their initial extension […]

Claresholm, a welcoming community in southern Alberta, has announced the list of designated employers participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This program offers foreign nationals a streamlined pathway to permanent residence, provided they secure a job offer from employers designated by the pilot. Understanding the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) The RCIP is […]

Manitoba City Opens Doors to Foreign Talent Through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) In a move to boost local workforce capacity and attract skilled foreign workers, Steinbach, Manitoba has officially revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This step is crucial for foreign nationals seeking a pathway to […]

Territorial Program Prioritizes In-Province Workers and Regulated Healthcare Amid Soaring Demand In response to growing pressure on its immigration system and a sharp reduction in federal allocations, the Government of Yukon has released its detailed plan for distributing the limited number of permanent residence (PR) nominations it can issue through the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) […]

Where Canada’s Immigration System Stands Today Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published its latest processing inventory report on May 29, 2025, revealing a steady climb in application numbers across citizenship, permanent residency (PR), and temporary residency categories. As of April 30, 2025, the total number of applications in IRCC’s system reached 2,041,800, marking an […]

Ontario has taken a bold step toward modernizing its immigration system with sweeping changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), introduced through the proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025. The legislative update, tabled on May 28, aims to align immigration streams more closely with the province’s evolving labor market needs, while reinforcing the integrity […]

In a move applauded by advocates and employers alike, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a key temporary policy first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing foreign nationals on closed work permits to change employers or occupations without waiting for a new permit to be issued. The revised public policy, effective May 27, […]