Canada Conducts First Express Entry Draw Under New Immigration Minister: 277 Invited Through PNP Stream

Ottawa, ON – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its first Express Entry draw of June 2025, and the first under Canada’s newly appointed Immigration Minister. A total of 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued through a draw focused exclusively on candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To […]

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Pictou County Announces 2025 Immigration Priorities Under Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

Pictou County, Nova Scotia – Pictou County has officially released its list of priority sectors and occupations for the 2025 intake under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The announcement is expected to create new opportunities for skilled international workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. The RCIP is a federal immigration initiative designed to support […]

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IRCC Updates Maintained Status Rules for Temporary Residents: Major Change in Extension Applications

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 […]

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Claresholm Unveils Designated Employers for Rural Immigration Pilot and Highlights Current Job Openings

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 […]

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Manitoba Expands Invitations to Skilled Foreign Workers for Provincial Nomination

Manitoba Invites New Group of Skilled Workers Abroad to Apply for Provincial Nomination Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) recently conducted another draw targeting skilled workers living outside Canada. The program invited qualified candidates to apply for provincial nomination based on their professional experience, ranking scores, and participation in targeted recruitment initiatives designed to address specific […]

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IRCC Continues to Reduce Immigration Backlog as of April 2025

Application Backlog Declines for Fifth Consecutive Month Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported a continued decline in its immigration application backlog. As of April 30, 2025, the backlog stood at 760,200 applications, down from 779,900 in March. This represents a 2.53% decrease and marks the fifth month in a row the backlog has […]

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Crucial Express Entry Draw Ahead: What It Means for PR Hopefuls in 2025

A Critical Time for Express Entry Candidates As Canada’s immigration system undergoes major changes, the next Express Entry draw has become a vital milestone for thousands of skilled workers hoping to become permanent residents (PR). The changes in 2025 have introduced unpredictability to a system that once followed a fairly regular rhythm. A temporary pause […]

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Steinbach Launches Rural Immigration Pilot with List of Official Employers

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 […]

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Yukon Announces 2025 Immigration Nomination Strategy Amidst Allocation Cuts

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) […]

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Canada’s Immigration Backlog Update: April 2025 Data Reveals Mixed Progress Amid Soaring Application Numbers

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 […]

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